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Onion powder vs. Coriander seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Onion powder and Coriander seeds different?

  • Onion powder is higher in Vitamin B1, and Folate, however, Coriander seeds are richer in Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Calcium, Manganese, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Coriander seeds is 155% higher.

Spices, onion powder 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.
Onion powder
Onion powder
0
:
10
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
Contains more Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Iron +318.5%
Contains more Magnesium +192%
Contains more Phosphorus +27%
Contains more Potassium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -52.1%
Contains more Zinc +16%
Contains more Copper +65.3%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +83.2%
Onion powder
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 116% 147% 81% 138% 87% 10% 111% 197% 170% 78%
Coriander seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 612% 236% 176% 112% 5% 129% 325% 248% 143%
Contains more Calcium +84.6%
Contains more Iron +318.5%
Contains more Magnesium +192%
Contains more Phosphorus +27%
Contains more Potassium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -52.1%
Contains more Zinc +16%
Contains more Copper +65.3%
Contains more Manganese +46.2%
Contains more Selenium +83.2%

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.
Onion powder
Onion powder
7
:
2
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
Contains more Vitamin C +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +563.6%
Onion powder
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 78% 115% 19% 7% 44% 166% 48% 0% 11%
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 C +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +91.2%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +563.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion powder
Onion powder
1
:
4
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
Contains more Carbs +43.9%
Contains more Protein +18.8%
Contains more Fats +1608.7%
Contains more Water +64.4%
Contains more Other +48.8%
Onion powder
10% 79% 5% 4%
Protein: 10.41 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 79.12 g
Water: 5.39 g
Other: 4.04 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 +43.9%
Contains more Protein +18.8%
Contains more Fats +1608.7%
Contains more Water +64.4%
Contains more Other +48.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Onion powder
Onion powder
1
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2
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6622.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +464.5%
Onion powder
30% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.219 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.31 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 -77.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6622.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +464.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion powder Coriander seeds Opinion
Net carbs 63.92g 13.09g Onion powder
Protein 10.41g 12.37g Coriander seeds
Fats 1.04g 17.77g Coriander seeds
Carbs 79.12g 54.99g Onion powder
Calories 341kcal 298kcal Onion powder
Fructose 1.67g Onion powder
Sugar 6.63g Coriander seeds
Fiber 15.2g 41.9g Coriander seeds
Calcium 384mg 709mg Coriander seeds
Iron 3.9mg 16.32mg Coriander seeds
Magnesium 113mg 330mg Coriander seeds
Phosphorus 322mg 409mg Coriander seeds
Potassium 985mg 1267mg Coriander seeds
Sodium 73mg 35mg Coriander seeds
Zinc 4.05mg 4.7mg Coriander seeds
Copper 0.59mg 0.975mg Coriander seeds
Manganese 1.3mg 1.9mg Coriander seeds
Selenium 14.3µg 26.2µg Coriander seeds
Vitamin E 0.27mg Onion powder
Vitamin C 23.4mg 21mg Onion powder
Vitamin B1 0.457mg 0.239mg Onion powder
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.29mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B3 0.321mg 2.13mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B5 0.732mg Onion powder
Vitamin B6 0.718mg Onion powder
Folate 64µg 0µg Onion powder
Vitamin K 4.1µg Onion powder
Tryptophan 0.06mg Onion powder
Threonine 0.14mg Onion powder
Isoleucine 0.14mg Onion powder
Leucine 0.22mg Onion powder
Lysine 0.49mg Onion powder
Methionine 0.09mg Onion powder
Phenylalanine 0.28mg Onion powder
Valine 0.17mg Onion powder
Histidine 0.16mg Onion powder
Saturated Fat 0.219g 0.99g Onion powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0.202g 13.58g Coriander seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.31g 1.75g Coriander seeds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Onion powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
41%
Onion powder
20%
Coriander seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
113%
Onion powder
220%
Coriander seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion powder
Onion powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.771g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion powder
Onion powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Onion powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171327/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.