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Cardamom vs. Coriander seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cardamom and Coriander seeds different?

  • Cardamom is higher in Manganese, and Zinc, however, Coriander seeds are richer in Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Cardamom is 1135% higher.
  • Cardamom contains 2 times more Zinc than Coriander seeds. While Cardamom contains 7.47mg of Zinc, Coriander seeds contain only 4.7mg.

Spices, cardamom and Spices, coriander seed are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cardamom
Cardamom
3
:
7
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
Contains less Sodium -48.6%
Contains more Zinc +58.9%
Contains more Manganese +1373.7%
Contains more Calcium +85.1%
Contains more Iron +16.8%
Contains more Magnesium +44.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.8%
Contains more Potassium +13.2%
Contains more Copper +154.6%
Cardamom
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 524% 164% 77% 99% 3% 204% 128% 3653% 0%
Coriander seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 612% 236% 176% 112% 5% 129% 325% 248% 143%
Contains less Sodium -48.6%
Contains more Zinc +58.9%
Contains more Manganese +1373.7%
Contains more Calcium +85.1%
Contains more Iron +16.8%
Contains more Magnesium +44.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.8%
Contains more Potassium +13.2%
Contains more Copper +154.6%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Cardamom
Cardamom
1
:
4
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21
Cardamom
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 70% 50% 42% 21% 0% 54% 0% 0% 0%
Coriander seeds
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 70% 60% 67% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +59.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.3%
Equal in Vitamin C - 21

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cardamom
Cardamom
1
:
4
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
Contains more Carbs +24.5%
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Fats +165.2%
Equal in Water - 8.86
Equal in Other - 6.01
Cardamom
11% 7% 68% 8% 6%
Protein: 10.76 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 68.47 g
Water: 8.28 g
Other: 5.79 g
Coriander seeds
12% 18% 55% 9% 6%
Protein: 12.37 g
Fats: 17.77 g
Carbs: 54.99 g
Water: 8.86 g
Other: 6.01 g
Contains more Carbs +24.5%
Contains more Protein +15%
Contains more Fats +165.2%
Equal in Water - 8.86
Equal in Other - 6.01

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cardamom
Cardamom
1
:
2
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1460.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307%
Cardamom
34% 44% 22%
Saturated Fat: 0.68 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.87 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.43 g
Coriander seeds
6% 83% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.99 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.58 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.75 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1460.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +307%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cardamom Coriander seeds
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cardamom Coriander seeds Opinion
Net carbs 40.47g 13.09g Cardamom
Protein 10.76g 12.37g Coriander seeds
Fats 6.7g 17.77g Coriander seeds
Carbs 68.47g 54.99g Cardamom
Calories 311kcal 298kcal Cardamom
Fiber 28g 41.9g Coriander seeds
Calcium 383mg 709mg Coriander seeds
Iron 13.97mg 16.32mg Coriander seeds
Magnesium 229mg 330mg Coriander seeds
Phosphorus 178mg 409mg Coriander seeds
Potassium 1119mg 1267mg Coriander seeds
Sodium 18mg 35mg Cardamom
Zinc 7.47mg 4.7mg Cardamom
Copper 0.383mg 0.975mg Coriander seeds
Manganese 28mg 1.9mg Cardamom
Selenium 26.2µg Coriander seeds
Vitamin C 21mg 21mg
Vitamin B1 0.198mg 0.239mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B2 0.182mg 0.29mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B3 1.102mg 2.13mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B6 0.23mg Cardamom
Saturated Fat 0.68g 0.99g Cardamom
Monounsaturated Fat 0.87g 13.58g Coriander seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.43g 1.75g Coriander seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cardamom Coriander seeds
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Cardamom
20%
Coriander seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
496%
Cardamom
220%
Coriander seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is cheaper (difference - $5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cardamom
Cardamom contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cardamom
Cardamom is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Cardamom - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170919/nutrients
  2. Coriander seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170922/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.