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Coriander seeds vs. Caraway spice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are coriander seeds and caraway spice different?

  • Coriander seeds are richer in manganese, selenium, magnesium, fiber, and copper, while caraway spice is higher in phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, zinc, and vitamin A.
  • Coriander seeds cover your daily need for manganese, 26% more than caraway spice.
  • Coriander seeds contain 2 times more selenium than caraway spice. Coriander seeds contain 26.2µg of selenium, while caraway spice contains 12.1µg.

Spices, coriander seed and Spices, caraway seed 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 236% 213% 112% 612% 325% 128% 175% 4.6% 248% 143%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 184% 207% 119% 609% 303% 150% 243% 2.2% 170% 66%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +116.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +17%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.4%
~equal in Calcium ~689mg
~equal in Potassium ~1351mg
~equal in Iron ~16.23mg
~equal in Copper ~0.91mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 0% 0% 0% 60% 67% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 70% 6% 50% 0% 96% 87% 68% 0% 83% 0% 0% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +60.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~21mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
20% 15% 50% 10% 6%
Protein: 19.77 g
Fats: 14.59 g
Carbs: 49.9 g
Water: 9.87 g
Other: 5.87 g
Contains more FatsFats +21.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +59.8%
Contains more WaterWater +11.4%
~equal in Carbs ~49.9g
~equal in Other ~5.87g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 83% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.99 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 13.58 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.75 g
6% 65% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.62 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.272 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +90.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +87%

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 Caraway spice
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander seeds Caraway spice DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.36mg 28%
Selenium 26.2µg 12.1µg 26%
Manganese 1.9mg 1.3mg 26%
Phosphorus 409mg 568mg 23%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 17%
Magnesium 330mg 258mg 17%
Fiber 41.9g 38g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 13.58g 7.125g 16%
Protein 12.37g 19.77g 15%
Vitamin B1 0.239mg 0.383mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.75g 3.272g 10%
Vitamin B3 2.13mg 3.606mg 9%
Copper 0.975mg 0.91mg 7%
Zinc 4.7mg 5.5mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.379mg 7%
Fats 17.77g 14.59g 5%
Choline 24.7mg 4%
Folate 0µg 10µg 3%
Saturated fat 0.99g 0.62g 2%
Calories 298kcal 333kcal 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Potassium 1267mg 1351mg 2%
Calcium 709mg 689mg 2%
Carbs 54.99g 49.9g 2%
Sodium 35mg 17mg 1%
Iron 16.32mg 16.23mg 1%
Vitamin C 21mg 21mg 0%
Net carbs 13.09g 11.9g N/A
Sugar 0.64g N/A
Tryptophan 0.244mg 0%
Threonine 0.756mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.218mg 0%
Lysine 1.031mg 0%
Methionine 0.361mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.867mg 0%
Valine 1.037mg 0%
Histidine 0.55mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander seeds Caraway spice
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
18%
Coriander seeds
37%
Caraway spice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
220%
Coriander seeds
205%
Caraway spice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caraway spice
Caraway spice is relatively richer in vitamins
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?
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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. Coriander seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170922/nutrients
  2. Caraway spice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170918/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.