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Kala Jeera

Nutrition Facts Per 100g

Also known as: BLACK CUMIN, SHAHI JEERA

Kala Jeera 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 Magnesium (approximately 103% of a typical adult's daily needs) and Calcium (approximately 93% of a typical adult's daily needs). Here are the full nutrition details.

Nutrition Summary

375kcalCalories

18.0gProtein

44.0gCarbs

22.0gFat

11.0gFiber

Protein 19% Carbs 47% Fat 53%

Micronutrients

High in:MagnesiumCalciumIronPhosphorusThiamin (B1)

Calcium930 mg(93%)

Iron9.3 mg(72%)

Zinc2.5 mg(26%)

Potassium990 mg(33%)

Sodium168 mg(34%)

Magnesium366 mg(103%)

Phosphorus499 mg(71%)

Thiamin (B1)0.6 mg(54%)

Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg(27%)

Niacin (B3)7.7 mg(51%)

Vitamin C3.0 mg(4%)

Carotenoids0 µg(0%)

β-Carotene0 µg(0%)

Vitamin A0 µg(0%)

Folate (B9)30.0 µg(8%)

Vitamin B60.6 mg(46%)

Vitamin B120 µg(0%)

Vitamin D0 µg(0%)

Vitamin E1.5 mg(10%)

Fat Breakdown4

MUFA10.5 g

70%

PUFA4.8 g

80%

Omega-30.6 g

44%

Omega-64.2 g

29%

Limit These2

Saturated Fat1.4 g

Cholesterol0 mg

Common Serving Sizes

1 tsp2g

8 kcal0.4g protein

100 g100g

375 kcal18.0g 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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