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A nutrient-dense seed rich in fiber, minerals, and vitamins.
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
2 tablespoon (medium) of Nagut (20 g) has 96 calories. That works out to 480 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.8 g of carbs, 3.6 g of protein, 6 g of fat and 3.6 g of fiber. Its 0.2 mg of Copper covers 24% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 2 tablespoon (medium) · 20 g
96
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
6.8g
· 2% DV
Protein
3.6g
· 7% DV
Fat
6g
· 8% DV
Fiber
3.6g
· 13% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 28% · Protein 15% · Fat 57%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 96 kcal | |
| Total fat | 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated fat | 0.74 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 3.6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.8 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 tablespoon (medium) | 20 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 5 g | 24 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 10 g | 48 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 25 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 ounce (medium) | 28 g | 134 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (large) | 30 g | 144 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 480 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 120 g | 576 kcal |
Calculated from 480 calories per 100 g.
Nagut is an edible seed used as food and for making oil. It can be eaten whole or ground and added to recipes.
You can toast Nagut and sprinkle it over salads, soups, or breakfast dishes, or grind it into baked goods. Start with a small amount if you are unfamiliar with its flavor.
People can eat Nagut sold for human consumption, but birdseed is not automatically food-grade. Birdseed may be handled or stored under conditions that are not intended for human food.
Nagut can be eaten raw or toasted. Toasting brings out its aroma; stir it in a dry pan over low to medium heat and take it off the heat as soon as it becomes fragrant.
Toast Nagut in a dry pan over low to medium heat, stirring continuously. Remove it as soon as its aroma becomes noticeable, since the hot pan will keep cooking the seeds after you turn off the heat.
Yes, you can grind Nagut and add it to breads, crackers, and other baked goods. Because ground seeds can lose freshness faster, grind only what you need and keep the rest in an airtight container.
Keep Nagut in an airtight container in a cool, dry, dark place. For longer storage, refrigeration can help preserve its flavor by limiting exposure to warmth and air.
Packaged, ready-to-eat Nagut usually does not need washing. If loose seeds look dusty or contain debris, rinse them briefly, drain well, and dry them before using.
Yes, Nagut oil made for food can be used in cooking. Follow the product’s directions, especially for high-heat cooking, since not every seed oil is intended for every cooking temperature.
Most people can include Nagut regularly as part of meals, but anyone with a seed allergy should avoid it. If you are trying it for the first time, begin with a small amount and watch for a reaction.
Vitamins
B1
0.18mg · 15% DV
B6
0.12mg · 7% DV
B3
0.82mg · 5% DV
B5
0.24mg · 5% DV
Minerals
Copper
0.22mg · 24% DV
Manganese
0.52mg · 23% DV
Magnesium
64mg · 15% DV
Phosphorus
82mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
138mg · 4% DV
Sodium
3.6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 96 calories in 2 tablespoon (medium) (20 g):
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Nagut is a small oilseed, known in parts of East Africa and especially in Ethiopian cooking. It has an earthy, gently nutty flavour that becomes more pronounced when toasted, sometimes with a faint bitterness. In Ethiopia, the seeds are used for their oil and added to dishes; elsewhere, including in English-speaking kitchens, they can be sprinkled over salads, yoghurt or grain bowls, or eaten lightly toasted as a snack.
Nagut is energy-dense and provides substantial fibre alongside minerals and vitamins; it contains 18 g of fibre per 100 g. Its flavour is quite distinctive, so try a small amount first, paired with bright, lemony dishes or roasted vegetables.
High
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 1
Unprocessed
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
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.74g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.7g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.1g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3.8:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.