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Coriander seeds vs. Fennel seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Coriander seeds and Fennel seeds

  • Coriander seeds have more Zinc, while Fennel seeds have more Manganese, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Fennel seeds' daily need coverage for Manganese is 201% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Spices, coriander seed and Spices, fennel 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.
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 275% 359% 149% 695% 356% 101% 209% 11% 852% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +16.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +33.7%
Contains more IronIron +13.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +19.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +243.8%
~equal in Copper ~1.067mg

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% 8.1% 0% 0% 102% 81% 113% 0% 108% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +70.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +184%
~equal in Vitamin C ~21mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
16% 15% 52% 9% 8%
Protein: 15.8 g
Fats: 14.87 g
Carbs: 52.29 g
Water: 8.81 g
Other: 8.23 g
Contains more FatsFats +19.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.7%
Contains more OtherOther +36.9%
~equal in Carbs ~52.29g
~equal in Water ~8.81g

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
4% 82% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.48 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.91 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.69 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +37%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -51.5%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~1.69g

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 Fennel seeds
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander seeds Fennel seeds Opinion
Calories 298kcal 345kcal Fennel seeds
Protein 12.37g 15.8g Fennel seeds
Fats 17.77g 14.87g Coriander seeds
Vitamin C 21mg 21mg
Net carbs 13.09g 12.49g Coriander seeds
Carbs 54.99g 52.29g Coriander seeds
Magnesium 330mg 385mg Fennel seeds
Calcium 709mg 1196mg Fennel seeds
Potassium 1267mg 1694mg Fennel seeds
Iron 16.32mg 18.54mg Fennel seeds
Fiber 41.9g 39.8g Coriander seeds
Copper 0.975mg 1.067mg Fennel seeds
Zinc 4.7mg 3.7mg Coriander seeds
Phosphorus 409mg 487mg Fennel seeds
Sodium 35mg 88mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin A 0IU 135IU Fennel seeds
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Fennel seeds
Manganese 1.9mg 6.533mg Fennel seeds
Selenium 26.2µg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B1 0.239mg 0.408mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.353mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B3 2.13mg 6.05mg Fennel seeds
Vitamin B6 0.47mg Fennel seeds
Saturated Fat 0.99g 0.48g Fennel seeds
Monounsaturated Fat 13.58g 9.91g Coriander seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 1.75g 1.69g Coriander seeds
Tryptophan 0.253mg Fennel seeds
Threonine 0.602mg Fennel seeds
Isoleucine 0.695mg Fennel seeds
Leucine 0.996mg Fennel seeds
Lysine 0.758mg Fennel seeds
Methionine 0.301mg Fennel seeds
Phenylalanine 0.647mg Fennel seeds
Valine 0.915mg Fennel seeds
Histidine 0.331mg Fennel seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander seeds Fennel seeds
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%
Fennel seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
220%
Coriander seeds
301%
Fennel seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.51g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fennel seeds
Fennel seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Fennel seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171323/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.