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Vegan, passesGluten-Free, passesKeto, fails
Cumin SeedsSpice
375
kcal / 100g
8
kcal / 1 tsp, whole
4 things to watch for
Keto, failsLow-Calorie, failsLow-Carb, failsLow-Fat, fails
Dairy-Free, passesEgg-Free, passesGluten-Free, passesHigh-Protein, passesLow-Sugar, passesNut-Free, passesPalm Oil Free, passesSoy-Free, passesVegan, passesVegetarian, passes
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
| Nutrient | Amount | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 375kcal | — |
| Protein | 17.81g | 36% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 22.27g | 29% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.535g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 44.24g | 16% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 10.5g | 38% |
| Total Sugars | 2.25g | — |
| Sodium, Na | 168mg | 7% |
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium, Ca
931mg (116% NRV)
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Iron, Fe
66.36mg (474% NRV)
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Potassium, K
1788mg (89% NRV)
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Magnesium, Mg
366mg (98% NRV)
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Phosphorus, P
499mg (71% NRV)
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Zinc, Zn
4.8mg (48% NRV)
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Copper, Cu
0.867mg (87% NRV)
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Manganese, Mn
3.333mg (167% NRV)
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Selenium, Se5.2µg (9% NRV)
Vitamin A, RAE64µg (8% NRV)
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid7.7mg (10% NRV)
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0µg (0% NRV)
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)
3.33mg (28% NRV)
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Vitamin K (phylloquinone)5.4µg (7% NRV)
Thiamin
0.628mg (57% NRV)
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Riboflavin
0.327mg (23% NRV)
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Niacin
4.579mg (29% NRV)
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Vitamin B-6
0.435mg (31% NRV)
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Folate, total10µg (5% NRV)
Vitamin B-120µg (0% NRV)
Diet Compatibility
- VeganYes
Yes — Cumin Seeds is vegan.
Based on Open Food Facts ingredient analysis. How we set this
- VegetarianYes
Yes — Cumin Seeds is vegetarian.
Based on Open Food Facts ingredient analysis. How we set this
- Palm Oil FreeYes
Yes — Cumin Seeds is palm oil free.
Based on Open Food Facts ingredient analysis. How we set this
- Gluten-FreeYes
Yes — Cumin Seeds is gluten-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts. How we set this
- Dairy-FreeYes
Yes — Cumin Seeds is dairy-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts. How we set this
- Nut-FreeYes
Yes — Cumin Seeds is nut-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts (covers tree nuts and peanuts). How we set this
- Soy-FreeYes
Yes — Cumin Seeds is soy-free.
Based on the ingredient list and allergen data recorded in Open Food Facts. How we set this
- Egg-FreeYes
Yes — Cumin Seeds is egg-free.
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- KetoNo
No — Cumin Seeds is not keto-friendly (33.74 g net carbs per 100g, over the ≤10 g net carbs bar). (may not account for sugar alcohols; per-100g basis is a rougher heuristic than per-serving.)
≤5g net carbs per serving — our bar, not a regulatory standard. How we set this
- Low-CarbNo
No — Cumin Seeds is not low-carb (33.74 g net carbs per 100g, over the ≤15 g net carbs bar). (may not account for sugar alcohols.)
≤15g net carbs per serving — our bar, not a regulatory standard. How we set this
- Low-SugarYes
Yes — Cumin Seeds is low in sugar (2.25 g sugar per 100g, within the ≤5 g sugar bar).
≤5g sugar per serving — our own criterion; the FDA defines none. How we set this
- High-ProteinYes
Yes — Cumin Seeds is high in protein (17.81 g protein per 100g, meets the ≥10 g protein bar).
≥10g protein per serving — FDA 21 CFR 101.54 (≥20% DV). How we set this
- Low-FatNo
No — Cumin Seeds is not low-fat (22.27 g fat per 100g, over the ≤3 g fat bar).
≤3g fat per serving — FDA 21 CFR 101.62. How we set this
- Low-CalorieNo
No — Cumin Seeds is not low-calorie (375 kcal per 100g, over the ≤40 kcal bar).
≤40 kcal per serving — FDA 21 CFR 101.60. How we set this
Read the sourced research
Cumin seed is naturally gluten-free and considered safe for people with celiac disease as a single-ingredient spice.
Blended seasoning mixes containing cumin are the exception worth checking, since fillers in a blend could introduce gluten that the pure spice doesn't carry. [7]Cumin appears among Monash-tested, typically low-FODMAP spices used across Mexican, Asian, Indian/Sri Lankan, and Middle Eastern cuisine.
Exact tested serving thresholds are only available through Monash's own FODMAP app rather than this secondary listing. [8]Cumin belongs to the Apiaceae (carrot and celery) botanical family.
That family membership is relevant to a specific pollen cross-reactivity pattern covered separately, distinct from cumin's own rare, documented food allergy. [4]Mugwort pollen allergy commonly cross-reacts with cumin, along with carrot, celery, parsley, coriander, anise, and fennel seed, through oral allergy syndrome.
Cooking can lessen that cross-reactive response for sensitive people, though it doesn't always fully remove it. [9]
Health Benefits
A small trial found concentrated cumin extract improved IBS symptoms — including bloating and belly pain — in 57 patients over two weeks.
This reflects a concentrated supplement dose rather than ordinary seasoning use, but it's the clearest human-trial support cumin has for digestive complaints. [1]A 2015 trial reported that 300mg/day of cumin essential oil for 8 weeks reduced weight, BMI, and fasting insulin versus placebo in 78 overweight adults, with effects described as comparable to the drug orlistat.
That same trial had a formal Expression of Concern published against it by its journal in 2023, so its findings deserve real skepticism rather than being read as settled evidence. [2]At supplement-level doses, cumin may lower blood sugar, raising hypoglycemia risk when combined with antidiabetic medication.
It may also slow blood clotting, which is why caution is advised alongside anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs and before scheduled surgery. [3]Of cumin's studied effects — hypoglycemic, antioxidant, and lipid-profile — only the lipid-profile evidence is considered clinically supported, and cumin itself carries GRAS status for food use.
In one clinical trial, cumin allergy led 3 of 26 patients receiving cumin powder to drop out of the study. [4]A published case report documents anaphylaxis — a severe allergic reaction — caused by eating cumin, confirmed with both in-vivo and in-vitro testing for allergic sensitivity.
This kind of severe reaction is rare given how widely cumin is used in cooking worldwide. [5]
Storage & Buying Tips
Academic testing found roasting and microwave heating both significantly change the flavor-compound makeup of cumin seed, altering the balance of cuminaldehyde and perillaldehyde.
This supports the common practice of dry-roasting seeds close to time of use rather than buying already-processed cumin for maximum flavor. [6]
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you eat cumin seeds raw?
Yes. Cumin carries GRAS (generally recognized as safe) status for food use, and whole raw seeds are commonly eaten as a garnish or chewed after meals in South Asian tradition.
Toasting is a flavor technique that releases essential oils, not a food-safety step required before eating raw seeds. [4]
Is cumin safe during pregnancy?
Cumin used as an ordinary food seasoning is considered acceptable, though excessive intake is discouraged. One source cites a study suggesting an average adult can safely handle up to about 3g of cumin daily, but no pregnancy-specific dosage has been established.
Possible overconsumption side effects cited include heartburn, increased bleeding tendency, and interaction with certain medications, so sticking to normal food amounts and checking with a doctor before concentrated products is the sensible approach. [10]
Do cumin seeds cause allergic reactions?
Uncommonly, yes. Documented case reports describe true IgE-mediated cumin allergy including anaphylaxis, and cumin — an Apiaceae-family spice — is also one of several foods that can trigger oral allergy syndrome in people with mugwort pollen allergy.
Severe reactions are described as very rare given how widely cumin is used in cooking. [5]
Do cumin seeds interact with medications?
Potentially, but mainly at supplement-level doses rather than ordinary cooking amounts. Cumin may lower blood sugar, raising hypoglycemia risk for people on antidiabetic drugs, and may also slow blood clotting, a caution for anyone on anticoagulant or antiplatelet medication.
Animal data separately suggest cumin extract can raise absorption of the antibiotic rifampin, though clinically documented interactions at ordinary food-seasoning levels aren't well established. [3]
Should you toast cumin seeds before grinding?
It's a common flavor technique, not a safety requirement. Dry-roasting whole seeds in a pan before grinding releases and intensifies the essential oils, dominated by cuminaldehyde, for a deeper, more aromatic result.
Raw or pre-ground cumin will still taste like cumin, just with less of that toasted depth. [11]
Are cumin seeds the same as jeera?
Yes. Jeera, sometimes spelled zeera, is simply the Hindi/Urdu word for cumin seed, tracing back to the Sanskrit jiraka.
It refers to the identical spice rather than a related but different one. [12]
Found in these products
1 product in our database contains Cumin Seeds.
Sources & Last Updated
Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central, “Spices, cumin seed” (SR Legacy, fdcId 170923), updated 2026-08-28.
Research reviewed 2026-08-28.
- Healthline Media — 9 Powerful Health Benefits of Cumin (2017-03-23)
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25766448
- Cumin
- Drugs.com — Cumin Uses, Benefits & Dosage
- Cumin anaphylaxis: A case report (1997-04-30)
- Microwave heating and conventional roasting of cumin seeds (Cuminum cyminum L.) and effect on chemical composition of volatiles (2004-07-31)
- Beyond Celiac — Which Spices, Seasonings and Herbs are Gluten-Free? | BeyondCeliac.org (2025-11-07)
- Monash Fodmap — Using herbs & spices on a low FODMAP diet (2017-11-07)
- Celery, Cherry & Co. - Cross Reactivity - ECARF (2017-10-18)
- Drinking Jeera (Cumin) Water During Pregnancy (2018-05-14)
- Wikipedia — species of plant (2001-05-26)
- Wikipedia — rice and cumin dish of Indian subcontinent (2009-05-09)