Nutritional Value Of Caraway Seeds
Amount of Caraway Seeds: 1 cup
Total Weight of Caraway Seeds: 100 g
Nutrients | Amount |
Basic Components | |
Protein | 19 g |
Phytosterols | 76 mg |
Water | 9 g |
Calories | |
Total Calories | 333 |
Calories From Fat | 117 |
Fat and Fatty Acids | |
Total Fat | 14 g |
Monounsaturated Fat | 7 g |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 3 g |
Carbohydrates | |
Total Carbohydrate | 49 g |
Dietary Fiber | 38 g |
Vitamins | |
Vitamin A | 363 IU |
Niacin | 3 mg |
Vitamin C | 21 mg |
Vitamin E | 2 mg |
Folate | 10 mcg |
Minerals | |
Calcium | 689 mg |
Iron | 16 mg |
Magnesium | 258 mg |
Phosphorus | 568 mg |
Potassium | 1351 mg |
Sodium | 17 mg |
Zinc | 5 mg |
Manganese | 1 mg |
Selenium | 12 mcg |
Nutrition & Health Benefits Of Eating Caraway Seeds
* Caraway seeds are used to relieve indigestion, cold, cough, fever, throat infections, appetite loss and gall bladder problems.
* The seeds strengthen the functions of the stomach. They also provide quick relief from flatulence.
* They form an excellent house cleaner for the body and increase the action of the kidneys.
* Caraway seeds help to maintain proper heart beat rate, strengthen cardiac muscles, prevent hardening of arteries and veins, lower blood pressure and bring down cholesterol level in the blood, thus helping the heart from all sides.
* Caraway seed oil is used as an anthelmintic, which helps in removing hookworms from the intestines.
* The oil is a good disinfectant and antiseptic and effectively cures infections of colon, digestive system, respiratory system, urinary and excretory system and external infections as well.
* Caraway oil, when mixed with alcohol and castor oil, is extremely helpful in the treatment of scabies.
* The oil helps in increasing milk for lactating mothers, as it enhances both the quantity and the quality of milk.
* Oral intake of caraway seed oil is useful in overcoming bad breath or insipid taste.
* It is useful for ladies suffering from delayed or obstructed menstruations, as it opens up menstruation and gives relief.
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