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Spices, Caraway

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About This Food

Description

Caraway seed is the fruit of a biennial herb in the Umbelliferae, or parsley family, known as Carum carvi. The seed is about 1/5-inch long and tapered at the ends. 

Holland is the world's largest Caraway producer. It is also grown in Germany, Russia, Morocco, parts of Scandanavia, Canada, and the United States.

Caraway seed, with its pungent aroma and distinctly sweet-tangy flavor, is commonly used in rye bread. It is also used to flavor sauerkraut, sausage, cheese, cabbage, and soups.

Estimated Glycemic Load = 0

Selecting & Storing

Store caraway seed in a cool, dark, dry place.

Special diets
  • Candida Diet
  • Diabetic
  • Gluten-Free Diet
  • Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet
  • Grain-Free Diet
  • Low Carb Diet
  • Low FODMAP Diet
  • Low Oxalate Diet
  • Paleo Diet (Light)
  • Paleo Diet (Strict)
  • PCOS Diet
  • Pescetarian Diet
  • Primal Diet
  • Thyroid Diet
  • Vegetarian Diet
  • Whole Food
Benefits
Excellent Source of
Good Source of
Preferences
  • No Fish
  • No Red Meat
  • No Pork
  • No Eggs
  • No Shellfish
  • No Gluten
  • No Nuts
  • No Soy
  • No Dairy
  • No Poultry
  • No Corn
  • No Yeast
  • No Peanuts
  • No Molds
  • No Coconut
  • No Pseudograins
  • No Citrus
  • No Nightshade
  • No Legumes
  • No Grains
  • Low Carbohydrate
  • Low Cholesterol
  • Low Fat
  • Low Sodium
  • Low Sugars
  • Low Saturated Fat
Nutrition & Macros
Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 tsp(s)caraway seed:7 kcal calories

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Calories: 7

Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 22 : 1

Macronutrients
Amount
Total Fat
0.29 g
Saturated Fat
0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.14 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.07 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
3 g
ALA
3 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
1 g
Net Carbohydrate
0.24 g
Sugars
0.01 g
Fiber
0.76 g
Protein
0.4 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Vitamins
Amount
% Daily Value*
Vitamin A
7.26 IU
0%
Vitamin C
0.42 mg
1%
Vitamin D
0 IU
0%
Vitamin E
0.05 IU
0%
Vitamin B6
0.01 mg
0%
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
0%
Vitamin K
0 mg
0%
Folate
0.2 mcg
0%
Niacin
0.07 mg
0%
Riboflavin
0.01 mg
1%
Thiamin
0.01 mg
1%
Choline
0.49 mg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
13.78 mg
1%
Copper
0.02 mg
1%
Iron
0.32 mg
2%
Magnesium
5.16 mg
1%
Manganese
0.03 mg
2%
Phosphorous
11.36 mg
1%
Potassium
27.02 mg
1%
Selenium
0.24 mcg
0%
Sodium
0.34 mg
0%
Zinc
0.11 mg
1%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-carotene
3.78 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
1.16 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin
4.1 mcg
Lycopene
0.12 mcg

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