Cumin is the dried seed of the herb Cuminum cyminum, a member of the parsley family. The cumin plant grows to 30 - 50 cm (12 - 20 in) tall and is harvested by ... Vitamin C: 9% 7.7 mg Water: 8.06 g Other constituents: Quantity Vitamin E: 22% 3.33 mg Cumin is the most commonly used spice in Indian cooking and is known as Jeera. Cumin 375 Calories - 100 grams Nutrient Amount(g) DV(%) Total Fat 22 g 33% Cholesterol : 0 mg 0% Sodium : 168 mg 7% Potassium : 1,788 mg 51% Total Carbohydrate : 44 g 14% Protein :18 g 36%