Nutrition and buying tips: Fennel Seeds

All values below are per 1 tsp (2g) of fennel seeds

Proximates

• Water 0.18g
• Energy 7kcal
• Protein 0.32g
• Total lipid (fat) 0.3g
• Carbohydrate, by difference 1.05g
• Fiber, total dietary 0.8g

Minerals

• Calcium, Ca 24mg
• Iron, Fe 0.37mg
• Magnesium, Mg 8mg
• Phosphorus, P 10mg
• Potassium, K 34mg
• Sodium, Na 2mg
• Zinc, Zn 0.07mg

Vitamins

• Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 0.4mg
• Thiamin 0.008mg
• Riboflavin 0.007mg
• Niacin 0.121mg
• Vitamin B-6 0.009mg
• Vitamin B-12 0µg
• Vitamin A, RAE 0µg
• Vitamin A, IU 3IU
• Vitamin D (D2 + D3) 0µg
• Vitamin D 0IU

Lipids

• Fatty acids, total saturated 0.01g
• Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.198g
• Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.034g
• Cholesterol 0mg

Tips on buying quality fennel seeds

Fennel seeds come in all varieties, which nutrition wise are very similar, but taste wise have many difference. It’s not necessary that the best looking variety also tastes the best. Some people prefer the look of the “Indori Fennel Seeds” originated in India, whereas at Regency we feel that this variety has a slightly harsh flavour inside, and does not match with many cuisines flavour profiles. We prefer the “Green Jumbo Grade” Fennel seeds, which we find are more versatile and easier to cook with. These are also the same Fennel Seeds that are popularly used in India as an natural mouth freshener. In case you’re unsure, please refer to our quality and grade standards here when buying good quality fennel seeds.

Data taken from United States Department of Agriculture