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Low-calorie, enriched with black seed, fiber-rich, healthy snack
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Diet cookie with black cumin seeds (25 g) has 85 calories. That works out to 340 calories per 100 g. It contains 13 g of carbs, 2.1 g of protein, 2.4 g of fat and 1.8 g of fiber. Its 0.1 mg of Manganese covers 5% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 50 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 25 g
85
KCAL / 25G
Carbs
13g
· 5% DV
Protein
2.1g
· 4% DV
Fat
2.4g
· 3% DV
Fiber
1.8g
· 6% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 63% · Protein 10% · Fat 27%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 85 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2.4 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.55 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 78 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 13 g | 5% |
| Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% |
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 piece (medium) | 25 g | 85 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 15 g | 51 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 30 g | 102 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 40 g | 136 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 50 g | 170 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 50 g | 170 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 75 g | 255 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 340 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 100 g | 340 kcal |
Calculated from 340 calories per 100 g.
A diet cookie with black cumin seeds does not cause weight loss on its own. Its fibre may help make a snack more filling, but the portion and the rest of your eating pattern matter. The word “diet” does not mean you can eat it without limit.
A diet cookie with black cumin seeds commonly contains flour, black cumin seeds, fat, and a sweetener; some recipes also use oats or other grains. There is no single standard recipe, so the ingredients—and whether sugar is added—vary by brand or homemade version.
To make a diet cookie with black cumin seeds, mix the seeds into a dough made with flour, a modest amount of fat, and your chosen sweetener. Shape the dough into small cookies and bake until set; changing the flour or sweetener changes the texture.
Not automatically; flour and any added sugar in a diet cookie with black cumin seeds can affect blood glucose. “Diet” does not guarantee that it is sugar-free. If you have diabetes, discuss the ingredients and portion with your clinician or dietitian.
A diet cookie with black cumin seeds has a distinctive, slightly peppery and toasted seed flavour. Black cumin can taste mildly bitter or sharp, while the cookie’s sweetness and fat help balance it. The exact flavour depends on how much seed the recipe uses.
Store a diet cookie with black cumin seeds in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. For a packaged cookie, reseal the package after opening; moisture can soften the texture and reduce freshness. Follow the package directions if they specify different storage.
No. The black cumin seeds in a diet cookie are not the same spice as the familiar tan cumin seeds used in many savoury dishes. They have a different, more pungent flavour, so substituting ordinary cumin will noticeably change the cookie.
A diet cookie with black cumin seeds pairs well with unsweetened tea or coffee as a snack. If you want something more filling, serve it with yogurt or another protein-rich food rather than treating the cookie alone as a complete meal.
Yes, you can choose a diet cookie with black cumin seeds instead of a regular cookie, but the name alone does not guarantee fewer added sugars or a more nutritious recipe. Compare the ingredients and choose the flavour and portion that suit you.
Yes, baking can make the black cumin in a diet cookie taste more toasted and mellow than the raw seeds. The seeds still contribute their characteristic aroma, but heat can affect delicate aromatic compounds, so a baked cookie is not identical to eating raw seeds.
Vitamins
B1
0.05mg · 4% DV
B3
0.38mg · 2% DV
B2
0.03mg · 2% DV
B6
0.03mg · 2% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.11mg · 5% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Sodium
78mg · 3% DV
Selenium
1.75µg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
30mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 85 calories in 1 piece (medium) (25 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A diet cookie with black cumin seeds is a baked biscuit made with black cumin—also called nigella or çörek otu—mixed into the dough. Recipes vary, but lighter versions may use less fat or sweetener than conventional cookies. The seeds bring a distinctive earthy, gently peppery flavour and a little crunch.
In Turkey, where çörek otu is a familiar baking ingredient, these cookies are often served with tea or enjoyed as a convenient snack; elsewhere, they work much like other savoury or lightly sweet biscuits. They provide some fibre, but “diet” does not mean calorie-free: per 100 g, they contain 7 g of fibre and 340 kcal. For a modest snack, have one medium cookie with unsweetened tea or pair it with fruit.
Medium
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 3
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.55g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.95g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.68g
Omega 6:3 ratio 7.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (7.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.