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Onion powder vs. Coriander seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Onion powder and Coriander seeds different?

  • Onion powder is higher in Vitamin B1, and Folate, however, Coriander seeds are richer in Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Copper, Calcium, Manganese, Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Coriander seeds is 155% higher.

Spices, onion powder and Spices, coriander seed are the varieties 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 81% 115% 87% 146% 197% 110% 138% 9.5% 170% 78%
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 +192%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.6%
Contains more IronIron +318.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +65.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +16%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +27%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +46.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.2%

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 78% 0% 5.4% 0% 114% 18% 6% 44% 166% 0% 10% 48% 21%
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 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +91.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +563.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 79% 5% 4%
Protein: 10.41 g
Fats: 1.04 g
Carbs: 79.12 g
Water: 5.39 g
Other: 4.04 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 +43.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +18.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1608.7%
Contains more WaterWater +64.4%
Contains more OtherOther +48.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
30% 28% 42%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.219 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.31 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 -77.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +6622.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +464.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Onion powder Coriander seeds Opinion
Calories 341kcal 298kcal Onion powder
Protein 10.41g 12.37g Coriander seeds
Fats 1.04g 17.77g Coriander seeds
Vitamin C 23.4mg 21mg Onion powder
Net carbs 63.92g 13.09g Onion powder
Carbs 79.12g 54.99g Onion powder
Magnesium 113mg 330mg Coriander seeds
Calcium 384mg 709mg Coriander seeds
Potassium 985mg 1267mg Coriander seeds
Iron 3.9mg 16.32mg Coriander seeds
Sugar 6.63g Coriander seeds
Fiber 15.2g 41.9g Coriander seeds
Copper 0.59mg 0.975mg Coriander seeds
Zinc 4.05mg 4.7mg Coriander seeds
Phosphorus 322mg 409mg Coriander seeds
Sodium 73mg 35mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin E 0.27mg Onion powder
Manganese 1.3mg 1.9mg Coriander seeds
Selenium 14.3µg 26.2µg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B1 0.457mg 0.239mg Onion powder
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 0.29mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B3 0.321mg 2.13mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B5 0.732mg Onion powder
Vitamin B6 0.718mg Onion powder
Vitamin K 4.1µg Onion powder
Folate 64µg 0µg Onion powder
Choline 39mg Onion powder
Saturated Fat 0.219g 0.99g Onion powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0.202g 13.58g Coriander seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.31g 1.75g Coriander seeds
Tryptophan 0.06mg Onion powder
Threonine 0.14mg Onion powder
Isoleucine 0.14mg Onion powder
Leucine 0.22mg Onion powder
Lysine 0.49mg Onion powder
Methionine 0.09mg Onion powder
Phenylalanine 0.28mg Onion powder
Valine 0.17mg Onion powder
Histidine 0.16mg Onion powder
Fructose 1.67g Onion powder
Omega-3 - ALA 0.015g Onion powder

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Onion powder Coriander 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
39%
Onion powder
18%
Coriander seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
113%
Onion powder
220%
Coriander seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Onion powder
Onion powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.771g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Onion powder
Onion powder is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Onion powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171327/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.