Hindi terms:: rai
Other terms:: -
Category: Dried Herbs & Spices
mustard seed (Wikipedia)
Mustard seeds are the small round seeds of various mustard plants. The seeds are usually about 1 to 2 millimetres (0.039 to 0.079 in) in diameter and may be colored from yellowish white to black. They are an important spice in many regional foods and may come from one of three different plants: black mustard (Brassica nigra), brown Indian mustard (B. juncea), or white/yellow mustard (B. hirta/Sinapis alba).
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| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 2,126 kJ (508 kcal) |
28.09 g | |
| Sugars | 6.79 g |
| Dietary fiber | 12.2 g |
36.24 g | |
| Saturated | 1.989 g |
| Monounsaturated | 22.518 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 10.088 g |
26.08 g | |
| Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
| Vitamin A equiv. | 0% 2 μg |
| Thiamine (B1) | 70% 0.805 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 22% 0.261 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 32% 4.733 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 31% 0.397 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 41% 162 μg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0% 0 μg |
| Vitamin C | 9% 7.1 mg |
| Vitamin E | 34% 5.07 mg |
| Vitamin K | 5% 5.4 μg |
| Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
| Calcium | 27% 266 mg |
| Iron | 71% 9.21 mg |
| Magnesium | 104% 370 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120% 841 mg |
| Potassium | 18% 828 mg |
| Sodium | 1% 13 mg |
| Zinc | 64% 6.08 mg |
| Other constituents | Quantity |
| Water | 5.27 g |
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| †Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA FoodData Central | |
Grinding and mixing the seeds with water, vinegar or other liquids creates the yellow condiment known as prepared mustard.