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Mustard seed

Latin Brassica juncea · EN Mustard seed · rai · sarson · brown mustard · SK Horčičné semienko

Edible parts

Spice as sold

Nutrition per 100 g

Food data (CoFID / USDA). % NRV is UK where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.

NutrientPer 100 g% NRV (UK)
Energy2125 kJ / 508 kcal25%
Protein26.1 g52%
Carbohydrate28.1 g11%
Fibre12.2 g
Natural sugars6.8 g
Fat36.2 g52%
Omega-3 (ALA)3.8 g
Vitamin A3 µg RE
Vitamin C7 mg9%
Vitamin E5.1 mg43%
Vitamin K5.4 µg7%
Folate162 µg81%
Vitamin B60.4 mg29%
Calcium266 mg33%
Iron9.2 mg66%
Magnesium370 mg99%
Potassium738 mg37%
Zinc6.1 mg61%
Selenium208 µg378%
Sodium13 mg

Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % NRV UK · not medical advice

Prep notes

Fat and selenium in a tiny seed. Temper in oil until it pops — that’s the flavour. Yellow mustard is a milder sister. The greens are a separate leaf.

Season

Year-round grocery when this catalogue row is listed as common / pantry.

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Mustard seed (Brassica juncea; SK Horčičné semienko) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under spice. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Spice as sold.

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