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Caraway seed
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 333 kcal —
- Protein 20 g 40%
- Carbohydrate 12 g 4%
- Fat 15 g 19%
- Saturated fat 0.6 g 3%
- Fibre 38 g 136%
- Sugars 0.6 g —
- Sodium 17 mg 1%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 18 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 21 mg 23%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 2.5 mg 17%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.38 mg 32%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.38 mg 29%
- Niacin (B3) 3.6 mg 23%
- Vitamin B6 0.36 mg 21%
- Folate (B9) 10 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 24.7 mg 4%
Minerals
- Calcium 689 mg 53%
- Iron 16.2 mg 90%
- Magnesium 258 mg 61%
- Phosphorus 568 mg 45%
- Potassium 1351 mg 29%
- Zinc 5.5 mg 50%
- Copper 0.91 mg 101%
- Manganese 1.3 mg 57%
- Selenium 12.1 µg 22%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 333 | 20 g | 12 g | 15 g |
| 1 × tsp | 2.1 g | 7 | 0.4 g | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 6.7 g | 22 | 1.3 g | 0.8 g | 1 g |
| 2 × tsp | 4.2 g | 14 | 0.8 g | 0.5 g | 0.6 g |
| ½ × tsp | 1.1 g | 3 | 0.2 g | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| 3 × tsp | 6.3 g | 21 | 1.2 g | 0.7 g | 0.9 g |
| 4 × tsp | 8.4 g | 28 | 1.7 g | 1 g | 1.2 g |
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Questions about Caraway seed
How do you use caraway seeds in cooking?
Crush them lightly with the flat of a knife or in a mortar to release their aroma, then add them early in cooking. They pair especially well with cabbage, potatoes, pork and rye bread.
Should you toast caraway seeds before using them?
Toasting is optional, but it brings out their warm, earthy aroma. Stir them in a dry frying pan over medium heat for about 1–2 minutes, until fragrant, then tip them out so they do not keep cooking.
What dishes use caraway seeds?
Caraway is a classic flavouring for rye bread, sauerkraut and cabbage dishes. You can also add a pinch to potato soup or savoury cheese bakes.
What can you use instead of caraway seeds?
Fennel seeds are a good substitute when you want a similar aromatic note, though they taste sweeter. For a more savoury flavour, use cumin seeds, starting with a little less because their flavour is different.
What is the difference between caraway and cumin seeds?
Caraway tastes earthy and slightly anise-like, while cumin is warmer, more savoury and often associated with curries and spice blends. They are not interchangeable in every recipe, especially rye bread or sauerkraut.
How should you store caraway seeds?
Keep them in a tightly closed jar in a cool, dark, dry cupboard, away from the cooker. Whole seeds retain their aroma longer than ground caraway; grind only what you need.
Are caraway seeds really seeds?
What cooks call caraway seeds are technically the dried fruits of the caraway plant. Their distinctive aroma comes largely from carvone, a compound also found in spearmint.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 170918 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
