Caraway seed nutrition facts
Per 1 tbsp · 6.7 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.3g19% of calories
- Carbs3.3g48% of calories
- Fat1g33% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Caraway seed (1 tbsp, 6.7 g) has 22 calories, with 1.3 g of protein, 3.3 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (48% of calories).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Iron14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 tbsp (6.7 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) | 1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Choline | 2 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 46 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 91 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 38 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 1 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 14 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
Burning 22 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 4minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 3minCycling (moderate)
- 2minRunning (6 mph)
- 3minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Caraway seed?
One serving of Caraway seed (1 tbsp) has 22 calories, which works out to 333 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Caraway seed high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 19% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Caraway seed keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 48% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Caraway seed?
1.1 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Caraway seed?
0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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