Black Cumin Seeds (Whole | Ground)

:: What Is Black Cumin? Black seed (Nigella sativa) is a flowering plant native to Asia and the Mediterranean. Its seed has been used to make medicine for thousands of years. Black seed might have effects in the body that help boost the immune system, fight cancer, prevent pregnancy, reduce swelling, and lessen allergic reactions by acting as an antihistamine.

:: Health Benefits Packed With Antioxidants. May Lower Cholesterol. Could Have Cancer-Fighting Properties. Can Help Kill off Bacteria. May Alleviate Inflammation. Could Help Protect the Liver. Can Aid in Blood Sugar Regulation. May Prevent Stomach Ulcers.

:: Nutrition Nutritional value of Black Cumin Seeds Serving Size: 100 g Calories from Fat 280.44 Kcal. Proximity Amount % DV Water 6.46 g N/D Protein 22.8 g 45.60% Total Fat (lipid) 31.16 g 89.03% Ash 4.2 g N/D Total dietary Fiber 6.03 g 15.87% Minerals Amount % DV Calcium, Ca 570 mg 57.00% Iron, Fe 9.7 mg 121.25% Magnesium, Mg 265 mg 63.10% Phosphorus, P 543 mg 77.57% Potassium, K 808 mg 17.19% Sodium, Na 17.6 mg 1.17% Zinc, Zn 6.23 mg 56.64% Copper, Cu 2.6 mg 288.89% Manganese, Mn 8.53 mg 370.87% Lipids Amount % DV Fatty acids, total saturated 16.64 g N/D Myristic acid  14:00(Tetradecanoic acid) 0.42 g N/D Palmitic acid 16:00 (Hexadecanoic acid) 12.07 g N/D Stearic acid 18:00 (Octadecanoic acid) 2.35 g N/D Behenic acid (docosanoic acid) 22:00 0.19 g N/D Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 22.47 g N/D Myristoleic acid 14:1 (tetradecenoic acid) 2.49 g N/D Oleic acid 18:1 (octadecenoic acid) 19.65 g N/D Gadoleic acid 20:1 (eicosenoic acid) 1.47 g N/D Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 60.17 g N/D Linoleic acid 18:2 (octadecadienoic acid) 57.38 g N/D Linolenic acid 18:3 (Octadecatrienoic acid) 1.13 g N/D Arachidonic acid 20:4 (Eicosatetraenoic acid) 0.33 g N/D