Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Ground ginger vs. Coriander seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

The main differences between ground ginger and coriander seeds

  • Ground ginger has more manganese, selenium, vitamin B3, and iron; however, coriander seeds have more fiber, calcium, copper, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for ground ginger is 1365% higher.
  • Coriander seeds have 5 times less vitamin B3 than ground ginger. Ground ginger has 9.62mg of vitamin B3, while coriander seeds have 2.13mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, ginger, ground and Spices, coriander seed.

Infographic

Ground ginger vs Coriander seeds infographic
Infographic link

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 153% 34% 116% 743% 160% 99% 72% 3.5% 4343% 304%
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 IronIron +21.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -22.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1652.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +521.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +103.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.5%
~equal in Potassium ~1267mg

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 2.3% 0.67% 0% 0% 12% 39% 180% 29% 144% 0% 2% 9.8% 22%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +351.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +419.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 4% 72% 10% 5%
Protein: 8.98 g
Fats: 4.24 g
Carbs: 71.62 g
Water: 9.94 g
Other: 5.22 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 CarbsCarbs +30.2%
Contains more WaterWater +12.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.8%
Contains more FatsFats +319.1%
Contains more OtherOther +15.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 12% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.599 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.479 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.929 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 -61.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2735.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +88.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ground ginger Coriander seeds DV% diff.
Manganese 33.3mg 1.9mg 1365%
Fiber 14.1g 41.9g 111%
Calcium 114mg 709mg 60%
Copper 0.48mg 0.975mg 55%
Selenium 55.8µg 26.2µg 54%
Vitamin B6 0.626mg 48%
Vitamin B3 9.62mg 2.13mg 47%
Iron 19.8mg 16.32mg 44%
Phosphorus 168mg 409mg 34%
Monounsaturated fat 0.479g 13.58g 33%
Magnesium 214mg 330mg 28%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 21mg 23%
Fats 4.24g 17.77g 21%
Vitamin B1 0.046mg 0.239mg 16%
Vitamin B5 0.477mg 10%
Zinc 3.64mg 4.7mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.29mg 9%
Choline 41.2mg 7%
Protein 8.98g 12.37g 7%
Saturated fat 2.599g 0.99g 7%
Carbs 71.62g 54.99g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.929g 1.75g 5%
Folate 13µg 0µg 3%
Fructose 1.78g 2%
Calories 335kcal 298kcal 2%
Potassium 1320mg 1267mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 1%
Net carbs 57.52g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 3.39g N/A
Sodium 27mg 35mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.152mg 0%
Threonine 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.341mg 0%
Leucine 0.513mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.089mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.311mg 0%
Valine 0.411mg 0%
Histidine 0.199mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.223g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Ground ginger Coriander seeds
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

People also compare

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
34%
Ground ginger
18%
Coriander seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
603%
Ground ginger
220%
Coriander seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ground ginger
Ground ginger is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.39g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.609g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. Ground ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170926/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.