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Ajwain

Nutrition Facts Per 100g

Also known as: AJWAIN SEEDS, CAROM SEEDS, BISHOP'S WEED, AJMA

Ajwain is a foundational ingredient in Indian cooking, used in small quantities but contributing meaningful micronutrients and bioactive compounds. While typically consumed in amounts of 1-5g per serving, its nutrient density per 100g is noteworthy. Per 100g, it offers Iron (approximately 125% of a typical adult's daily needs) and Dietary Fiber (approximately 122% of a typical adult's daily needs). Here are the full nutrition details.

Nutrition Summary

305kcalCalories

17.1gProtein

43.0gCarbs

25.0gFat

38.3gFiber

Protein 22% Carbs 56% Fat 74%

Micronutrients

High in:IronCalciumMagnesiumPhosphorusPotassium

Calcium900 mg(90%)

Iron16.2 mg(125%)

Zinc3.1 mg(33%)

Potassium1430 mg(48%)

Sodium10.0 mg(2%)

Magnesium250 mg(70%)

Phosphorus460 mg(66%)

Thiamin (B1)0.3 mg(24%)

Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg(26%)

Niacin (B3)3.3 mg(22%)

Vitamin C0 mg(0%)

Carotenoids800 µg(13%)

β-Carotene267 µg(9%)

Vitamin A89.0 µg(11%)

Folate (B9)30.0 µg(8%)

Vitamin B60.3 mg(19%)

Vitamin B120 µg(0%)

Vitamin D0 µg(0%)

Vitamin E0.8 mg(5%)

Fat Breakdown4

MUFA14.0 g

93%

PUFA5.6 g

93%

Omega-30.4 g

30%

Omega-65.2 g

36%

Limit These2

Saturated Fat3.0 g

Cholesterol0 mg

Common Serving Sizes

1 tsp2g

6 kcal0.3g protein

1 tbsp6g

18 kcal1.0g protein

100 g100g

305 kcal17.1g protein

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About this data

These nutrition facts come from mealPlan.fit, practice-management software for dietitians and nutritionists in India. Values are based on the Indian Food Composition Tables (IFCT) and compared against ICMR 2020 RDAs. Dietitians use mealPlan.fit to analyse Indian meals on this same ingredient data, draft weekly meal plans with AI, and share plans with clients on WhatsApp.

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