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Turmeric vs. Coriander seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Turmeric and Coriander seeds?

  • Turmeric is richer in Manganese, Iron, Copper, and Potassium, yet Coriander seeds are richer in Fiber, Calcium, Selenium, Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Phosphorus.
  • Turmeric's daily need coverage for Manganese is 778% higher.
  • Turmeric has 3 times more Iron than Coriander seeds. Turmeric has 55mg of Iron, while Coriander seeds have 16.32mg.

We used Spices, turmeric, ground and Spices, coriander seed types in this comparison.

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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.
Turmeric
Turmeric
5
:
5
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
Contains more Iron +237%
Contains more Potassium +64.2%
Contains less Sodium -22.9%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +942.1%
Contains more Calcium +322%
Contains more Magnesium +58.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.8%
Contains more Selenium +322.6%
Equal in Zinc - 4.7
Turmeric
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 51% 2063% 149% 129% 184% 4% 123% 434% 2583% 34%
Coriander seeds
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 612% 236% 176% 112% 5% 129% 325% 248% 143%
Contains more Iron +237%
Contains more Potassium +64.2%
Contains less Sodium -22.9%
Contains more Copper +33.3%
Contains more Manganese +942.1%
Contains more Calcium +322%
Contains more Magnesium +58.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +36.8%
Contains more Selenium +322.6%
Equal in Zinc - 4.7

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.
Turmeric
Turmeric
5
:
4
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.8%
Turmeric
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 89% 0% 3% 15% 35% 26% 33% 25% 15% 0% 34%
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 Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +312.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +93.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
3
:
2
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
Contains more Carbs +22.1%
Contains more Water +45%
Contains more Other +17.8%
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Fats +446.8%
Turmeric
10% 3% 67% 13% 7%
Protein: 9.68 g
Fats: 3.25 g
Carbs: 67.14 g
Water: 12.85 g
Other: 7.08 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 +22.1%
Contains more Water +45%
Contains more Other +17.8%
Contains more Protein +27.8%
Contains more Fats +446.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Turmeric
Turmeric
0
:
3
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2924.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.5%
Turmeric
60% 15% 25%
Saturated Fat: 1.838 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.449 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.756 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 -46.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2924.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +131.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turmeric Coriander seeds Opinion
Net carbs 44.44g 13.09g Turmeric
Protein 9.68g 12.37g Coriander seeds
Fats 3.25g 17.77g Coriander seeds
Carbs 67.14g 54.99g Turmeric
Calories 312kcal 298kcal Turmeric
Fructose 0.45g Turmeric
Sugar 3.21g Coriander seeds
Fiber 22.7g 41.9g Coriander seeds
Calcium 168mg 709mg Coriander seeds
Iron 55mg 16.32mg Turmeric
Magnesium 208mg 330mg Coriander seeds
Phosphorus 299mg 409mg Coriander seeds
Potassium 2080mg 1267mg Turmeric
Sodium 27mg 35mg Turmeric
Zinc 4.5mg 4.7mg Coriander seeds
Copper 1.3mg 0.975mg Turmeric
Manganese 19.8mg 1.9mg Turmeric
Selenium 6.2µg 26.2µg Coriander seeds
Vitamin E 4.43mg Turmeric
Vitamin C 0.7mg 21mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.239mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.29mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B3 1.35mg 2.13mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B5 0.542mg Turmeric
Vitamin B6 0.107mg Turmeric
Folate 20µg 0µg Turmeric
Vitamin K 13.4µg Turmeric
Tryptophan 0.17mg Turmeric
Threonine 0.33mg Turmeric
Isoleucine 0.47mg Turmeric
Leucine 0.81mg Turmeric
Lysine 0.38mg Turmeric
Methionine 0.14mg Turmeric
Phenylalanine 0.53mg Turmeric
Valine 0.66mg Turmeric
Histidine 0.15mg Turmeric
Trans Fat 0.056g Coriander seeds
Saturated Fat 1.838g 0.99g Coriander seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 0.449g 13.58g Coriander seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.756g 1.75g Coriander seeds
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.081g Turmeric
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Turmeric

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Turmeric 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
23%
Turmeric
20%
Coriander seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
575%
Turmeric
220%
Coriander seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Turmeric
Turmeric contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.21g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.848g)
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 - $2.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Turmeric - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172231/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.