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Coriander vs. Seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Coriander and Seed

  • Coriander contains less Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Selenium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1 than Seed.
  • Seed's daily need coverage for Fiber is 126% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Seeds, chia seeds, dried.

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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.
Coriander
Coriander
1
:
9
Seed
Seed
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains more Calcium +841.8%
Contains more Iron +336.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1188.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1691.7%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Zinc +816%
Contains more Copper +310.7%
Contains more Manganese +539.2%
Contains more Selenium +6033.3%
Coriander
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 67% 19% 21% 46% 6% 14% 75% 56% 5%
Seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Contains more Potassium +28%
Contains more Calcium +841.8%
Contains more Iron +336.2%
Contains more Magnesium +1188.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1691.7%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Contains more Zinc +816%
Contains more Copper +310.7%
Contains more Manganese +539.2%
Contains more Selenium +6033.3%

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.
Coriander
Coriander
8
:
3
Seed
Seed
Contains more Vitamin A +12396.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +1587.5%
Contains more Folate +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +825.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +692.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.17
Coriander
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 405% 50% 0% 90% 17% 38% 21% 35% 35% 47% 0% 776%
Seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +12396.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +1587.5%
Contains more Folate +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +825.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +692.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.17

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coriander
Coriander
1
:
4
Seed
Seed
Contains more Water +1489.8%
Contains more Protein +676.5%
Contains more Fats +5811.5%
Contains more Carbs +1047.7%
Contains more Other +226.5%
Coriander
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
Seed
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more Water +1489.8%
Contains more Protein +676.5%
Contains more Fats +5811.5%
Contains more Carbs +1047.7%
Contains more Other +226.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coriander
Coriander
1
:
2
Seed
Seed
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +739.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59062.5%
Coriander
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Seed
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +739.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +59062.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coriander Seed
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 Seed Opinion
Net carbs 0.87g 7.72g Seed
Protein 2.13g 16.54g Seed
Fats 0.52g 30.74g Seed
Carbs 3.67g 42.12g Seed
Calories 23kcal 486kcal Seed
Sugar 0.87g Seed
Fiber 2.8g 34.4g Seed
Calcium 67mg 631mg Seed
Iron 1.77mg 7.72mg Seed
Magnesium 26mg 335mg Seed
Phosphorus 48mg 860mg Seed
Potassium 521mg 407mg Coriander
Sodium 46mg 16mg Seed
Zinc 0.5mg 4.58mg Seed
Copper 0.225mg 0.924mg Seed
Manganese 0.426mg 2.723mg Seed
Selenium 0.9µg 55.2µg Seed
Vitamin A 6748IU 54IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 337µg Coriander
Vitamin E 2.5mg 0.5mg Coriander
Vitamin C 27mg 1.6mg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.62mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.17mg Seed
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 8.83mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.149mg Coriander
Folate 62µg 49µg Coriander
Vitamin K 310µg Coriander
Tryptophan 0.436mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg Seed
Trans Fat 0g 0.14g Coriander
Saturated Fat 0.014g 3.33g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 2.309g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 23.665g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coriander Seed
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
126%
Coriander
35%
Seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
221%
Seed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Seed
Seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.316g)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.