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Spearmint vs. Coriander seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Spearmint and Coriander seeds different?

  • Spearmint is richer in Folate, while Coriander seeds are higher in Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus, Manganese, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Coriander seeds covers your daily need of Fiber 140% more than Spearmint.

Spearmint, fresh 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 45% 60% 40% 445% 80% 30% 26% 3.9% 146% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -14.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +423.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +256.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +176.6%
Contains more IronIron +37.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +306.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +331.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +581.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +69.9%

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 44% 243% 0% 0% 20% 40% 18% 15% 36% 0% 0% 79% 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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +206.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 8% 86% 2%
Protein: 3.29 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 8.41 g
Water: 85.55 g
Other: 2.02 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 +865.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +276%
Contains more FatsFats +2334.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +553.9%
Contains more OtherOther +197.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.025 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.394 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 -80.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +54220%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +344.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spearmint Coriander seeds Opinion
Calories 44kcal 298kcal Coriander seeds
Protein 3.29g 12.37g Coriander seeds
Fats 0.73g 17.77g Coriander seeds
Vitamin C 13.3mg 21mg Coriander seeds
Net carbs 1.61g 13.09g Coriander seeds
Carbs 8.41g 54.99g Coriander seeds
Magnesium 63mg 330mg Coriander seeds
Calcium 199mg 709mg Coriander seeds
Potassium 458mg 1267mg Coriander seeds
Iron 11.87mg 16.32mg Coriander seeds
Fiber 6.8g 41.9g Coriander seeds
Copper 0.24mg 0.975mg Coriander seeds
Zinc 1.09mg 4.7mg Coriander seeds
Phosphorus 60mg 409mg Coriander seeds
Sodium 30mg 35mg Spearmint
Vitamin A 4054IU 0IU Spearmint
Vitamin A 203µg 0µg Spearmint
Manganese 1.118mg 1.9mg Coriander seeds
Selenium 26.2µg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.239mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B2 0.175mg 0.29mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B3 0.948mg 2.13mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B5 0.25mg Spearmint
Vitamin B6 0.158mg Spearmint
Folate 105µg 0µg Spearmint
Saturated Fat 0.191g 0.99g Spearmint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.025g 13.58g Coriander seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.394g 1.75g Coriander seeds
Tryptophan 0.05mg Spearmint
Threonine 0.135mg Spearmint
Isoleucine 0.135mg Spearmint
Leucine 0.247mg Spearmint
Lysine 0.141mg Spearmint
Methionine 0.046mg Spearmint
Phenylalanine 0.168mg Spearmint
Valine 0.164mg Spearmint
Histidine 0.066mg Spearmint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Spearmint 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
38%
Spearmint
18%
Coriander seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Spearmint
220%
Coriander seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spearmint
Spearmint contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spearmint
Spearmint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.799g)
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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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 ($)
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. Spearmint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173475/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.