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Nagkesar

Nutrition Facts Per 100g

Also known as: CASSIA BUDS, NAGKESHAR

Nagkesar 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 Polyunsaturated Fat (PUFA) (approximately 50% of a typical adult's daily needs) and Dietary Fiber (approximately 48% of a typical adult's daily needs). Here are the full nutrition details.

Nutrition Summary

300kcalCalories

5.0gProtein

60.0gCarbs

10.0gFat

15.0gFiber

Protein 7% Carbs 80% Fat 30%

Micronutrients

High in:IronMagnesiumZincPhosphorusThiamin (B1)

Calcium100 mg(10%)

Iron5.0 mg(38%)

Zinc2.0 mg(21%)

Potassium400 mg(13%)

Sodium30.0 mg(6%)

Magnesium80.0 mg(23%)

Phosphorus150 mg(21%)

Thiamin (B1)0.2 mg(17%)

Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg(8%)

Niacin (B3)1.0 mg(7%)

Vitamin C5.0 mg(6%)

Carotenoids100 µg(2%)

β-Carotene33.0 µg(1%)

Vitamin A11.0 µg(1%)

Folate (B9)30.0 µg(8%)

Vitamin B60.2 mg(15%)

Vitamin B120 µg(0%)

Vitamin D0 µg(0%)

Vitamin E0.5 mg(3%)

Fat Breakdown4

MUFA4.0 g

27%

PUFA3.0 g

50%

Omega-30.3 g

22%

Omega-62.7 g

19%

Limit These2

Saturated Fat2.0 g

Cholesterol0 mg

Common Serving Sizes

2-3 buds1g

3 kcal0.1g protein

1 tsp5g

15 kcal0.3g protein

100 g100g

300 kcal5.0g 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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