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A clear, pale golden-brown herbal infusion sits in a cup, with a few small cumin and fennel seeds visible near the surface.
●Low GI

Cumin fennel tea Calories

Caffeine-free herbal infusion; digestive-focused and very low calorie

In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter

CALORIES · 100 G

2kcal

GI

0low

POTASSIUM · 100 G

18mg

FIBER · 100 G

0g

Quick answer

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.

Cumin fennel tea Nutrition Facts

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%

Cumin fennel tea nutrition facts table · 1 cup (medium) (240 g)

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories5 kcal
Total fat0 g0%
Saturated fat0 g0%
Trans fat0 g
Sodium2.4 mg0%
Total carbohydrate0.7 g0%
Fiber0 g0%
Protein0.2 g0%

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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How Many Calories in 1 Cup of Cumin fennel tea?

ServingAmountCalories
1 cup (medium)240 g5 kcal
1 teaspoon (whole)5 g0 kcal
1 tablespoon (whole)15 g0 kcal
100 g100 g2 kcal
1 serving (mini)120 g2 kcal
1 cup (small)180 g4 kcal
1 cup (large)350 g7 kcal
1 serving (jumbo)500 g10 kcal

Calculated from 2 calories per 100 g.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cumin fennel tea

What is cumin fennel tea good for?

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.

How do you make cumin fennel tea?

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.

Does cumin fennel tea help with bloating?

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.

What does cumin fennel tea taste like?

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.

Can you make cumin fennel tea with ground spices instead of seeds?

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.

Is cumin fennel tea the same as fennel tea?

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.

Does cumin fennel tea contain caffeine?

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.

Can cumin fennel tea help with weight loss?

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.

Is cumin fennel tea safe to drink during pregnancy?

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.

Can you drink cumin fennel tea every day?

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.

Cumin fennel tea Vitamins & Minerals

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

Cumin fennel tea Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

0
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

0
Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Cumin fennel tea

To burn the 5 calories in 1 cup (medium) (240 g):

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1min

Walking (5 km/h)

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1min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

1min

Cycling

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1min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

What is Cumin fennel tea?

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.

How Nutritious Is Cumin fennel tea?

Nutrient density

Low

18/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

40/ 100

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.

Is Cumin fennel tea Processed?

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.

Does Cumin fennel tea Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish free
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Cumin fennel tea Good For?

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

Cumin fennel tea Fat Profile

SATURATED

0g

MONOUNSATURATED

0g

POLYUNSATURATED

0g

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.