Spices & herbs

Spices, celery seed

FDC 170920tsp (2 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 94 · +1 vs Spices & herbs median

Celery seed's spice-rack punch is easy to underestimate: it scores 94 of 100, Elite band, ranking 26th of 60 spices and herbs, with iron at 249% DV per 100 g, calcium at 136% DV and magnesium at 105% DV.

In practice it is used a pinch at a time, in pickling brines, coleslaw dressing or spice blends, with a typical serving of just one teaspoon (2 g). Those striking DV figures are calculated per 100 g, a quantity of celery seed no one eats in a sitting, so the actual nutrient contribution from a teaspoon is a small fraction of the numbers above.

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 18.1 g · 16%Carb 41.4 g · 36%Fat 25.3 g · 49%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories392 kcal20%
Total fat25 g32%
Saturated fat2.2 g11%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium160 mg7%
Carbohydrate41 g15%
Dietary fiber12 g42%
Sugars0.67 g
Protein18 g36%
Potassium1400 mg30%
Calcium1770 mg136%
Iron45 mg249%
Magnesium440 mg105%
Vitamin C17 mg19%
Vitamin A3 µg0%
Vitamin E1.1 mg7%

Source: USDA FoodData Central · Public domain

FDC 170920

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Iron249% DV
Calcium136% DV
Magnesium105% DV
Dietary fiber42% DV
Protein36% DV
Potassium30% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the spices & herbs median

Nutrient density94 vs 93 median
Protein / 100 g18 vs 9.7 median
Fiber / 100 g12 vs 15 median
Sodium / 100 g160 vs 35 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

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