Cumin Benefits & Nutrition
Cumin benefits: nutrition per 100 g (375 kcal, 10.5 g fibre), how much to eat a day, who should be careful and the best season in India. Also called Jeera.
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Jeera · Spices & herbs
- 375 kcalenergy
- 17.8 gprotein
- 10.5 gfibre
- Year-round (harvest Feb–Apr)best season in India
Per 100 g (whole seeds) 🟢 In season now
Health benefits of cumin
- A traditional digestive spice used in jeera water and chaas.
- Very rich in iron per gram (though we eat small amounts).
- Adds flavour that helps cut down on salt.
How to eat it
Roast and powder for raita and chaas, use in tadka, or soak/boil 1 tsp for jeera water.
How much a day: 1–2 tsp.
Who should be careful
- Generally safe in food amounts. Ask your doctor before cumin supplements if you take diabetes medicine.
Best season in India
Year-round (harvest Feb–Apr). See the month-by-month seasonal chart →
Frequently asked questions
What are the health benefits of cumin?
A traditional digestive spice used in jeera water and chaas. Very rich in iron per gram (though we eat small amounts). Adds flavour that helps cut down on salt.
How much cumin can I have a day?
1–2 tsp. Roast and powder for raita and chaas, use in tadka, or soak/boil 1 tsp for jeera water.
Who should be careful with cumin?
Generally safe in food amounts. Ask your doctor before cumin supplements if you take diabetes medicine.
When is cumin in season in India?
Year-round (harvest Feb–Apr).
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