Coriander seeds vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between coriander seeds and cumin?
- Coriander seeds are higher in fiber, selenium, and vitamin C, yet cumin is higher in iron, manganese, vitamin B1, vitamin A, calcium, potassium, and vitamin B3.
- Cumin's daily need coverage for iron is 626% more.
- Coriander seeds have 5 times more selenium than cumin. While coriander seeds have 26.2µg of selenium, cumin has only 5.2µg.
We used Spices, coriander seed and Spices, cumin seed types 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.
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -79.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +403.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +10.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +31.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +306.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +75.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +162.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +115% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Iron | 16.32mg | 66.36mg | 626% |
| Fiber | 41.9g | 10.5g | 126% |
| Manganese | 1.9mg | 3.333mg | 62% |
| Selenium | 26.2µg | 5.2µg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 33% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.239mg | 0.628mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 709mg | 931mg | 22% |
| Vitamin E | 3.33mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 7.7mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 1267mg | 1788mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.13mg | 4.579mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 409mg | 499mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.975mg | 0.867mg | 12% |
| Protein | 12.37g | 17.81g | 11% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.75g | 3.279g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 330mg | 366mg | 9% |
| Fats | 17.77g | 22.27g | 7% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 64µg | 7% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 168mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.4µg | 5% | |
| Calories | 298kcal | 375kcal | 4% |
| Carbs | 54.99g | 44.24g | 4% |
| Choline | 24.7mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.29mg | 0.327mg | 3% |
| Folate | 0µg | 10µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.99g | 1.535g | 2% |
| Zinc | 4.7mg | 4.8mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13.58g | 14.04g | 1% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 4.2g | 4.7g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 241kcal | 211kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 34g | 27g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 15 | 11 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 13.09g | 33.74g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.25g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.37 g
Fats:
17.77 g
Carbs:
54.99 g
Water:
8.86 g
Other:
6.01 g
Protein:
17.81 g
Fats:
22.27 g
Carbs:
44.24 g
Water:
8.06 g
Other:
7.62 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +44% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.8% |
~equal in
Water
~8.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.99 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
13.58 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.75 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.535 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.279 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +87.4% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~14.04g
