Caraway · Carum carvi

Spices, caraway seed

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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17%

333 kcal Calories

40%

19.8 g Protein

18%

49.9 g Carbs

19%

14.6 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 41/100

How many beneficial nutrients Spices, caraway seed delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Spices, caraway seed come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

333 kcal / serving

49% from carbs

Carbs 49%

49.9 g per serving
Fat 32%

14.6 g per serving
Protein 19%

19.8 g per serving

What Spices, caraway seed is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Dietary Fiber136% Copper101% Iron90% Magnesium61% Manganese57% Calcium53% Zinc50% Phosphorus45% Protein40% Thiamin (B1)32% Vitamin E17%

Full nutrition breakdown

Beneficial
Moderate
Limit
Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

Carbohydrates	Amount	% DV
Total Carbohydrate	49.9 g	18%
Dietary Fiber	38.0 g	136%
Total Sugars	0.6 g	—

Fats & Fatty Acids	Amount	% DV
Total Fat	14.6 g	19%
Saturated Fat	0.6 g	3%
Monounsaturated Fat	7.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated Fat	3.3 g	—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids	150.0 mg	—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids	3,122.0 mg	—
Butyric Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caproic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Caprylic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Capric Acid	10.0 mg	—
Lauric Acid	10.0 mg	—
Myristic Acid	40.0 mg	—
Palmitic Acid	400.0 mg	—
Stearic Acid	110.0 mg	—
Palmitoleic Acid	90.0 mg	—
Oleic Acid	7,035.0 mg	—
Gadoleic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Erucic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Linoleic Acid	3,122.0 mg	—
Arachidonic Acid	0.0 mg	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0.0 mg	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.0 mg	—

Protein & Amino Acids	Amount	% DV
Protein	19.8 g	40%
Histidine	550.0 mg	—
Isoleucine	826.0 mg	—
Leucine	1,218.0 mg	—
Lysine	1,031.0 mg	—
Methionine	361.0 mg	—
Phenylalanine	867.0 mg	—
Threonine	756.0 mg	—
Tryptophan	244.0 mg	—
Valine	1,037.0 mg	—
Alanine	914.0 mg	—
Arginine	1,252.0 mg	—
Aspartic Acid	2,084.0 mg	—
Cystine	329.0 mg	—
Glutamic Acid	3,169.0 mg	—
Glycine	1,322.0 mg	—
Proline	917.0 mg	—
Serine	946.0 mg	—
Tyrosine	642.0 mg	—

Vitamins	Amount	% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)	18.0 mcg	2%
Vitamin C	21.0 mg	23%
Vitamin D	0.0 mcg	0%
Vitamin E	2.5 mg	17%
Vitamin K	0.0 mcg	0%
Thiamin (B1)	0.4 mg	32%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	29%
Niacin (B3)	3.6 mg	23%
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg	21%
Folate (B9)	10.0 mcg	3%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Choline	24.7 mg	4%

Minerals	Amount	% DV
Calcium	689.0 mg	53%
Iron	16.2 mg	90%
Magnesium	258.0 mg	61%
Phosphorus	568.0 mg	45%
Potassium	1,351.0 mg	29%
Sodium	17.0 mg	1%
Zinc	5.5 mg	50%
Copper	0.9 mg	101%
Manganese	1.3 mg	57%
Selenium	12.1 mcg	22%

Sterols	Amount	% DV
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	76.0 mg	—

Other	Amount	% DV
Alcohol	0.0 g	—
Caffeine	0.0 mg	—
Theobromine	0.0 mg	—
Ash	5.9 g	—

About Spices, caraway seed

Caraway is a warm, aromatic spice made from the dried seeds of a plant in the carrot and parsley family, sometimes called Persian cumin because the seeds look so similar to cumin. The slender, crescent-shaped seeds carry an earthy, slightly sweet, anise-like flavor that is the signature taste of rye bread, and they show up in sauerkraut, sausages, cheeses such as Havarti, and the cabbage, potato, and pork dishes of Central and Eastern Europe.

Caraway also flavors the Scandinavian and German liqueurs aquavit and kummel. The seeds offer fiber, iron, and antioxidant plant compounds, and they carry a long traditional use for easing digestion and bloating. Toasting them briefly in a dry pan before use awakens their fragrance and deepens their flavor, and because they hold up well, they can go into dishes at the start of a long cook. The young leaves and the taproot of the plant are edible too.

Store caraway seeds whole in an airtight container away from heat and light, and grind them only when a recipe calls for it, since the ground spice fades fast.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Spices, caraway seed?

There are 333 calories in 100 g of Spices, caraway seed, or about 22 calories in 1 tbsp (7 g).

How much protein is in Spices, caraway seed?

Spices, caraway seed contains 19.8 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Spices, caraway seed?

Spices, caraway seed has 49.9 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Spices, caraway seed?

Spices, caraway seed provides 14.6 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Spices, caraway seed a good source of?

Spices, caraway seed is an excellent source of Dietary Fiber (136% DV), Copper (101% DV), Iron (90% DV), Magnesium (61% DV), Manganese (57% DV) and Calcium (53% DV) and a good source of Vitamin E (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.