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Panch phoran

Latin Nigella sativa · EN Panch phoran · panch phoron · bengali five spice · SK Panch phoran

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)
Energy1674 kJ / 400 kcal20%
Protein18 g36%
Carbohydrate40 g15%
Fibre16 g
Fat22 g31%
Calcium500 mg63%
Iron20 mg143%
Magnesium280 mg75%
Potassium1000 mg50%
Zinc4 mg40%
Sodium20 mg

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

Prep notes

Bengali whole-spice mix: nigella, fenugreek, cumin, mustard, fennel. Bloomed in oil, never ground. Five seeds, five flavours. Eastern South Asia.

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Panch phoran (Nigella sativa; SK Panch phoran) 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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