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Coriander vs. Coriander seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are coriander and coriander seeds different?

  • Coriander is richer in vitamin A, while coriander seeds are higher in iron, fiber, copper, magnesium, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc.
  • Coriander seeds cover your daily need for iron 182% more than coriander.

Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Spices, coriander 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 19% 20% 46% 66% 75% 14% 21% 6% 56% 4.9%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1169.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +958.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.2%
Contains more IronIron +822%
Contains more CopperCopper +333.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +840%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +752.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +346%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2811.1%

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 90% 405% 50% 0% 17% 37% 21% 34% 34% 0% 775% 47% 7%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +256.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +79%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +91.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
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 WaterWater +940.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +480.8%
Contains more FatsFats +3317.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1398.4%
Contains more OtherOther +308.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
6% 83% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.99 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 13.58 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.75 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +4838.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4275%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Coriander seeds Opinion
Calories 23kcal 298kcal Coriander seeds
Protein 2.13g 12.37g Coriander seeds
Fats 0.52g 17.77g Coriander seeds
Vitamin C 27mg 21mg Coriander
Net carbs 0.87g 13.09g Coriander seeds
Carbs 3.67g 54.99g Coriander seeds
Magnesium 26mg 330mg Coriander seeds
Calcium 67mg 709mg Coriander seeds
Potassium 521mg 1267mg Coriander seeds
Iron 1.77mg 16.32mg Coriander seeds
Sugar 0.87g Coriander seeds
Fiber 2.8g 41.9g Coriander seeds
Copper 0.225mg 0.975mg Coriander seeds
Zinc 0.5mg 4.7mg Coriander seeds
Phosphorus 48mg 409mg Coriander seeds
Sodium 46mg 35mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin A 6748IU 0IU Coriander
Vitamin A 337µg 0µg Coriander
Vitamin E 2.5mg Coriander
Manganese 0.426mg 1.9mg Coriander seeds
Selenium 0.9µg 26.2µg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.239mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.29mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 2.13mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B5 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.149mg Coriander
Vitamin K 310µg Coriander
Folate 62µg 0µg Coriander
Choline 12.8mg Coriander
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.99g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 13.58g Coriander seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 1.75g Coriander seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander Coriander seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
117%
Coriander
18%
Coriander seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
220%
Coriander seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.976g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169997/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.