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Caffeine-free herbal infusion; digestive-focused and very low calorie
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (medium) of Cumin fennel tea (240 g) has 5 calories. That works out to 2 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.7 g of carbs, 0.2 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (medium) · 240 g
5
KCAL / 240G
Carbs
0.7g
· 0% DV
Protein
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 78% · Protein 22% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 2.4 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.7 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (medium) | 240 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (whole) | 5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (whole) | 15 g | 0 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (mini) | 120 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 cup (small) | 180 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 350 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 serving (jumbo) | 500 g | 10 kcal |
Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.
Cumin fennel tea is traditionally used after meals to ease feelings of gas or bloating. Some people find it soothing, but it is not a treatment for persistent digestive symptoms or an alternative to medical care.
To make cumin fennel tea, lightly crush the seeds, pour hot water over them, cover while steeping, then strain. Crushing helps release their aroma. Using ground spices instead can leave the drink cloudy and stronger-tasting.
It may help some people feel less bloated, since both fennel and cumin are traditionally used as digestive spices. It will not address every cause of bloating, so recurring or severe symptoms deserve more than a cup of tea.
Cumin fennel tea tastes warm and earthy from the cumin, with a mildly sweet, anise-like note from the fennel. The balance changes with the seed proportions, and steeping the seeds for longer can make the flavor more pronounced.
Yes, ground cumin and fennel can be used for cumin fennel tea, but whole or lightly crushed seeds usually make a cleaner infusion. Fine particles may remain in the cup, so strain it carefully or expect a cloudier drink.
No, cumin fennel tea combines cumin with fennel, so it has a warmer, earthier flavor than fennel tea alone. A plain fennel infusion does not include cumin’s distinct savory aroma.
No, cumin fennel tea is caffeine-free when brewed from cumin and fennel seeds alone. It is a spice infusion, not a tea made from the leaves of the tea plant.
No, cumin fennel tea does not cause weight loss or burn body fat. Unsweetened, it can be a low-calorie alternative to sugary drinks, but the tea itself has no established weight-loss effect.
Ask your pregnancy care professional before drinking cumin fennel tea regularly or in concentrated amounts. Using these spices in food is different from consuming an herbal infusion, and pregnancy-specific safety depends on individual circumstances.
Most healthy adults can include cumin fennel tea in a moderate daily routine if it agrees with them. Drinking large amounts has no established added benefit, and you should stop if it causes discomfort or an allergic reaction.
Vitamins
B3
0.05mg · 0% DV
B6
0mg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
Vitamin K
0.24µg · 0% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.07mg · 3% DV
Copper
0.02mg · 2% DV
Potassium ⭐
43mg · 1% DV
Magnesium
4.8mg · 1% DV
Sodium
2.4mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 5 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):
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Cumin fennel tea is an infusion made by steeping cumin and fennel seeds in hot water. The pairing is familiar in South Asian home traditions, where similar seed infusions are often called jeera-saunf tea, and it is also enjoyed across parts of the Middle East.
Its flavour is gently earthy and savoury, with fennel bringing a sweet, anise-like aroma. It is commonly sipped warm after a meal or in the evening, though it can also be served chilled. This caffeine-free drink is very low in calories. Try it plain to appreciate the seeds’ aroma; a little lemon can add brightness, while leaving out sweetener keeps it light.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.