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

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How are chia seeds and coriander seeds different?

  • Chia seeds are higher in phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin B1, and folate; however, coriander seeds are richer in iron, fiber, potassium, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for iron for coriander seeds is 108% higher.

Seeds, chia seeds, dried 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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +110.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -54.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +110.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +211.3%
Contains more IronIron +111.4%
~equal in Magnesium ~330mg
~equal in Copper ~0.975mg
~equal in Zinc ~4.7mg

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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 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% 0% 0% 0% 60% 67% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +314.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1212.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 ProteinProtein +33.7%
Contains more FatsFats +73%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +30.6%
Contains more WaterWater +52.8%
Contains more OtherOther +25.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1252.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -70.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +488.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Coriander seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 1.75g 146%
Iron 7.72mg 16.32mg 108%
Phosphorus 860mg 409mg 64%
Selenium 55.2µg 26.2µg 53%
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 2.13mg 42%
Manganese 2.723mg 1.9mg 36%
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.239mg 32%
Fiber 34.4g 41.9g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 2.309g 13.58g 28%
Potassium 407mg 1267mg 25%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 21mg 22%
Fats 30.74g 17.77g 20%
Folate 49µg 0µg 12%
Saturated fat 3.33g 0.99g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.29mg 9%
Calories 486kcal 298kcal 9%
Protein 16.54g 12.37g 8%
Calcium 631mg 709mg 8%
Copper 0.924mg 0.975mg 6%
Carbs 42.12g 54.99g 4%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 3%
Sodium 16mg 35mg 1%
Zinc 4.58mg 4.7mg 1%
Magnesium 335mg 330mg 1%
Net carbs 7.72g 13.09g N/A
Trans fat 0.14g N/A
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds 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
32%
Chia seeds
18%
Coriander seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
220%
Coriander seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.