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Coriander seeds vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Coriander seeds and Coriander different?

  • Coriander seeds are richer in Iron, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Selenium, and Zinc, while Coriander is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Coriander seeds covers your daily need of Iron 182% more than Coriander.
  • Coriander seeds contain 29 times more Selenium than Coriander. Coriander seeds contain 26.2µg of Selenium, while Coriander contains 0.9µg.

Spices, coriander seed and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw types were 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.
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
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Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Calcium +958.2%
Contains more Iron +822%
Contains more Magnesium +1169.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +752.1%
Contains more Potassium +143.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
Contains more Zinc +840%
Contains more Copper +333.3%
Contains more Manganese +346%
Contains more Selenium +2811.1%
Coriander seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 612% 236% 176% 112% 5% 129% 325% 248% 143%
Coriander
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 67% 19% 21% 46% 6% 14% 75% 56% 5%
Contains more Calcium +958.2%
Contains more Iron +822%
Contains more Magnesium +1169.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +752.1%
Contains more Potassium +143.2%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
Contains more Zinc +840%
Contains more Copper +333.3%
Contains more Manganese +346%
Contains more Selenium +2811.1%

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.
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
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7
Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Vitamin B1 +256.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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%
Coriander
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 405% 50% 0% 90% 17% 38% 21% 35% 35% 47% 0% 776%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +256.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
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Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Protein +480.8%
Contains more Fats +3317.3%
Contains more Carbs +1398.4%
Contains more Other +308.8%
Contains more Water +940.7%
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
Coriander
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
Contains more Protein +480.8%
Contains more Fats +3317.3%
Contains more Carbs +1398.4%
Contains more Other +308.8%
Contains more Water +940.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
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Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4838.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4275%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Coriander seeds
6% 83% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.99 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.58 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.75 g
Coriander
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4838.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4275%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander seeds Coriander Opinion
Net carbs 13.09g 0.87g Coriander seeds
Protein 12.37g 2.13g Coriander seeds
Fats 17.77g 0.52g Coriander seeds
Carbs 54.99g 3.67g Coriander seeds
Calories 298kcal 23kcal Coriander seeds
Sugar 0.87g Coriander seeds
Fiber 41.9g 2.8g Coriander seeds
Calcium 709mg 67mg Coriander seeds
Iron 16.32mg 1.77mg Coriander seeds
Magnesium 330mg 26mg Coriander seeds
Phosphorus 409mg 48mg Coriander seeds
Potassium 1267mg 521mg Coriander seeds
Sodium 35mg 46mg Coriander seeds
Zinc 4.7mg 0.5mg Coriander seeds
Copper 0.975mg 0.225mg Coriander seeds
Manganese 1.9mg 0.426mg Coriander seeds
Selenium 26.2µg 0.9µg Coriander seeds
Vitamin A 0IU 6748IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 337µg Coriander
Vitamin E 2.5mg Coriander
Vitamin C 21mg 27mg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.239mg 0.067mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.162mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B3 2.13mg 1.114mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B5 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.149mg Coriander
Folate 0µg 62µg Coriander
Vitamin K 310µg Coriander
Saturated Fat 0.99g 0.014g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 13.58g 0.275g Coriander seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.75g 0.04g Coriander seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander seeds Coriander
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%
Coriander seeds
126%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
220%
Coriander seeds
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.976g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coriander seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170922/nutrients
  2. Coriander - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169997/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.