1 teaspoon (medium) of Cumin Powder (2 g) has 8 calories. That works out to 375 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.9 g of carbs, 0.4 g of protein, 0.4 g of fat and 0.2 g of fiber. Its 1.3 mg of Iron covers 7% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Cumin Powder Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

375

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

44.2g

· 16% DV

Protein

17.8g

· 36% DV

Fat

22.3g

· 29% DV

Fiber

10.5g

· 38% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 39% · Protein 16% · Fat 45%

Cumin Powder Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

0.63mg · 53% DV

Vitamin A

380µg · 42% DV

4.58mg · 29% DV

0.36mg · 28% DV

Minerals

Iron

66mg · 367% DV

Manganese

3mg · 130% DV

Copper

1mg · 111% DV

Calcium

931mg · 93% DV

How Nutritious Is Cumin Powder?

Nutrient density

Very high

80/ 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

59/ 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.

Cumin Powder Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

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

How to Burn Off Cumin Powder

To burn the 375 calories in 100 g:

🚶

93min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

38min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

51min

Cycling

🏊

44min

Swimming

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

Is Cumin Powder 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 Powder 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 Powder Good For?

Vegan

✓ Suitable

Vegetarian

✓ Suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Cumin Powder Fat Profile

SATURATED

1.5g

MONOUNSATURATED

14g

POLYUNSATURATED

3.6g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 16.7:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (16.7:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cumin Powder

How many calories are in cumin powder, and what are its macros?

Per 100 g, cumin powder provides 375 calories. That amount contains 17.8 g protein, 44.2 g carbs, 22.3 g fat, and 10.5 g fiber.

Is cumin powder keto-friendly and gluten-free?

Based on the provided data, cumin powder is compatible with keto and gluten-free diets. It also fits vegan, vegetarian, paleo, Mediterranean, pescatarian, omnivore, and flexitarian eating patterns.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026