Calories in 1 Whole Tbsp of Cumin Seed
1 whole tbsp of cumin seed (6 g) has 23 calories. That is 1% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1.1 g of protein, 1.3 g of fat and 2.7 g of carbohydrates, a split of 16% protein, 45% fat and 39% carbs. For comparison, 2 whole tbsps of cumin seed has 45 calories. Burning 23 calories takes about 4 minutes of brisk walking or 2 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Cumin Seed calories by serving size
Common amounts of cumin seed with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5g | 5 g | 19 | 0.9 g | 1.1 g | 2.2 g |
| 1 whole tbsp | 6 g | 23 | 1.1 g | 1.3 g | 2.7 g |
| 2 whole tbsps | 12 g | 45 | 2.1 g | 2.7 g | 5.3 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 106 | 5 g | 6.3 g | 13 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 375 | 18 g | 22 g | 44 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 425 | 20 g | 25 g | 50 g |
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Cumin Seed: common questions
How many calories are in 1 whole tbsp of cumin seed?
1 whole tbsp of cumin seed weighs about 6 g and has 23 calories.
How much protein is in 1 whole tbsp of cumin seed?
1 whole tbsp of cumin seed has 1.1 g of protein, which is 2% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 whole tbsp of cumin seed?
1 whole tbsp of cumin seed has 2.7 g of carbohydrates, including 0.6 g of fiber and 0.1 g of sugars.
How much cumin seed is 100 calories?
100 calories of cumin seed is 27 g, about 13 whole tsps of cumin seed.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 170923. Original description: Spices, cumin seed. Portion weights are USDA household measures.