Nigella Seeds
Nigella seeds are packed with valuable nutrients, offering a rich source of protein and dietary fiber that supports digestive health. They provide a notable amount of calcium and iron, essential for strong bones and healthy red blood cell formation. Additional minerals like potassium, magnesium, and zinc contribute to overall wellness. With moderate fat and sugar content, nigella seeds make a versatile and nutritious addition to your diet.
Macronutrient distribution
A Serving (3 g) of Nigella Seeds contains 10 calories, 0.45 g of protein, 1.3 g of carbohydrates, and 0.45 g of fat.
- Protein
- 0.4 g16%
- Carbs
- 1.3 g48%
- Fat
- 0.4 g36%
of calories
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 10 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace2 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace3 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort1 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort1 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace1 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)1 min
Estimates for an average adult male (~75 kg / 165 lb), based on activity MET values. Download Leana to calculate calorie burn based on your personal profile.
Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (3 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates1.3 / 313 g(0%)
- Dietary Fiber0.9 / 38 g(2%)
- Soluble Fiber0.24 g
- Insoluble Fiber0.66 g
- Total Sugars0.15 g
Fats
- Total Fat0.45 / 83 g(1%)
- Saturated Fat0.09 / 25 g(0%)
- Monounsaturated Fat0.11 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat0.26 g
- Omega-30.01 g
- Omega-60.26 g
- Omega-90.11 g
- Oleic Acid0.11 g
- Stearic Acid0.03 g
- Linoleic Acid0.26 g
- Palmitic Acid0.06 g
- Linolenic Acid0.01 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.01 g
Protein
- Protein0.45 / 56 g(1%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine0.02 g
- Serine0.02 g
- Valine0.03 g
- Alanine0.03 g
- Cystine0 g
- Cysteine0.01 g
- Proline0.02 g
- Arginine0.03 g
- Histidine0.01 g
- Threonine0.02 g
- Isoleucine0.02 g
- Methionine0.01 g
- Tryptophan0.01 g
- Glutamic Acid0.08 g
- Aspartic Acid0.05 g
- Phenylalanine0.03 g
- Glycine0.02 g
- Leucine0.04 g
- Tyrosine0.01 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin A0.15 / 900 ug(0%)
- Vitamin E0.05 / 15 mg(0%)
- Vitamin K0.09 / 120 ug(0%)
- Vitamin B60.02 / 1.3 mg(1%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.05 / 1.2 mg(4%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0 / 1.3 mg(0%)
- Niacin (B3)0.17 / 16 mg(1%)
- Folate3 / 400 ug(1%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.02 / 5 mg(0%)
- Biotin0.3 / 30 ug(1%)
- Choline0.45 / 550 mg(0%)
Minerals
- Calcium30 / 1,000 mg(3%)
- Iron0.3 / 8 mg(4%)
- Magnesium10.5 / 420 mg(3%)
- Phosphorus18 / 700 mg(3%)
- Potassium25.5 / 3,400 mg(1%)
- Sodium0.6 / 2,300 mg(0%)
- Zinc0.15 / 11 mg(1%)
- Copper0.03 / 0.9 mg(3%)
- Manganese0.05 / 2.3 mg(2%)
- Selenium0.36 / 55 ug(1%)
- Molybdenum0.15 / 45 ug(0%)
Other
- Water0.15 / 3,700 g(0%)

