Cumin | Cuminum cyminum | Apiaceae

Cumin ( /ˈkjuːmɨn/ or UK /ˈkʌmɨn/, US /ˈkuːmɨn/; sometimes spelled cummin; Cuminum cyminum) is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native from the east Mediterranean to India. Its seeds (each one contained within a fruit, which is dried) are used in the cuisines of many different cultures, in both whole and ground form.

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Energy: 1,567 kJ (375 kcal)
Carbohydrates: 44.24 g
- Sugars 2.25 g
- Dietary fiber 10.5 g
Fat: 22.27 g
- saturated 1.535 g
Protein: 17.81 g
Water: 8.06 g
Vitamin A equiv.: 64 μg (8%)
Riboflavin (vit. B2): 0.327 mg (27%)
Niacin (vit. B3): 4.579 mg (31%)
Vitamin B6: 0.435 mg (33%)
Folate (vit. B9): 10 μg (3%)
Vitamin B12: 0 μg (0%)
Vitamin C: 7.7 mg (9%)
Vitamin E: 3.33 mg (22%)
Vitamin K: 5.4 μg (5%)
Calcium: 931 mg (93%)
Iron: 66.36 mg (510%)
Magnesium: 366 mg (103%)
Phosphorus: 499 mg (71%)
Potassium: 1788 mg (38%)
Sodium: 168 mg (11%)
Zinc: 4.8 mg (51%)