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Saffron vs. Coriander seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Saffron and Coriander seeds

  • Saffron has more Manganese, Vitamin C, and Folate, however, Coriander seeds are richer in Fiber, Copper, Iron, Calcium, Selenium, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Saffron covers your daily Manganese needs 1153% more than Coriander seeds.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, saffron and Spices, coriander seed.

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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.
Saffron
Saffron
2
:
8
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
Contains more Potassium +36.1%
Contains more Manganese +1395.2%
Contains more Calcium +538.7%
Contains more Iron +47%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.4%
Contains more Zinc +331.2%
Contains more Copper +197.3%
Contains more Selenium +367.9%
Saffron
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 34% 417% 189% 108% 153% 20% 30% 110% 3706% 31%
Coriander seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 612% 236% 176% 112% 5% 129% 325% 248% 143%
Contains more Potassium +36.1%
Contains more Manganese +1395.2%
Contains more Calcium +538.7%
Contains more Iron +47%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +62.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.4%
Contains more Zinc +331.2%
Contains more Copper +197.3%
Contains more Selenium +367.9%

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.
Saffron
Saffron
4
:
3
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +284.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.29
Saffron
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 32% 0% 0% 270% 29% 62% 28% 0% 234% 70% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +284.8%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.29

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
2
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3
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
Contains more Carbs +18.9%
Contains more Water +34.3%
Contains more Fats +203.8%
Contains more Other +10.3%
Equal in Protein - 12.37
Saffron
11% 6% 65% 12% 5%
Protein: 11.43 g
Fats: 5.85 g
Carbs: 65.37 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.45 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 +18.9%
Contains more Water +34.3%
Contains more Fats +203.8%
Contains more Other +10.3%
Equal in Protein - 12.37

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saffron
Saffron
1
:
2
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3065.5%
Saffron
39% 11% 51%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.429 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.067 g
Coriander seeds
6% 83% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.99 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.58 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.75 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3065.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saffron Coriander seeds Opinion
Net carbs 61.47g 13.09g Saffron
Protein 11.43g 12.37g Coriander seeds
Fats 5.85g 17.77g Coriander seeds
Carbs 65.37g 54.99g Saffron
Calories 310kcal 298kcal Saffron
Fiber 3.9g 41.9g Coriander seeds
Calcium 111mg 709mg Coriander seeds
Iron 11.1mg 16.32mg Coriander seeds
Magnesium 264mg 330mg Coriander seeds
Phosphorus 252mg 409mg Coriander seeds
Potassium 1724mg 1267mg Saffron
Sodium 148mg 35mg Coriander seeds
Zinc 1.09mg 4.7mg Coriander seeds
Copper 0.328mg 0.975mg Coriander seeds
Manganese 28.408mg 1.9mg Saffron
Selenium 5.6µg 26.2µg Coriander seeds
Vitamin A 530IU 0IU Saffron
Vitamin A RAE 27µg 0µg Saffron
Vitamin C 80.8mg 21mg Saffron
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.239mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B2 0.267mg 0.29mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B3 1.46mg 2.13mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B6 1.01mg Saffron
Folate 93µg 0µg Saffron
Saturated Fat 1.586g 0.99g Coriander seeds
Omega-3 - DPA 0.006g Saffron
Monounsaturated Fat 0.429g 13.58g Coriander seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 2.067g 1.75g Saffron

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saffron 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
60%
Saffron
20%
Coriander seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
479%
Saffron
220%
Coriander seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 113mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.596g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Saffron - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170934/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.