Cardamom vs. Coriander Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Cardamom and Coriander Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cardamom
versus
coriander seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cardamom and coriander seeds:
- Both cardamom and coriander seeds are high in Vitamin C, calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cardamom has more Vitamin B6.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cardamom (Spices, cardamom) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cardamom and coriander seeds are high in calories. Cardamom has a little more calories (4%) than coriander seed by weight - cardamom has 311 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cardamom is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to coriander seeds for protein. Cardamom has a macronutrient ratio of 11:77:12 and for coriander seeds, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cardamom | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 77% | 53% |
| Fat | 12% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cardamom and coriander seeds are high in carbohydrates. Cardamom has 25% more carbohydrates than coriander seed - cardamom has 68.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cardamom and coriander seeds are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 50% more dietary fiber than cardamom - cardamom has 28g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.
Protein
protein
Both cardamom and coriander seeds are high in protein. Coriander seed has 15% more protein than cardamom - cardamom has 10.8g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cardamom and coriander seeds are low in saturated fat - cardamom has 0.68g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cardamom and coriander seeds are high in Vitamin C. is very similar to cardamom for Vitamin C - cardamom has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C.
The B Vitamins
Cardamom has more Vitamin B6. Both cardamom and coriander seeds contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and niacin.
| Cardamom | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.198 MG | 0.239 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Niacin | 1.102 MG | 2.13 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.23 MG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both cardamom and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 85% more calcium than cardamom - cardamom has 383mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Both cardamom and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 17% more iron than cardamom - cardamom has 14mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both cardamom and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 27% more potassium than - cardamom has 1119mg of potassium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, coriander seed has more linoleic acid than cardamom per 100 grams.
| Cardamom | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.31 G | 1.75 G |
| Total | 0.31 G | 1.75 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cardamom (Spices, cardamom) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) .
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FAQ
Does cardamom or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cardamom and coriander seeds are high in calories. Cardamom has a little more calories ( 0%) than coriander seed by weight - cardamom has 311 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does cardamom or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cardamom and coriander seeds are high in carbohydrates. cardamom has 30% more carbohydrates than coriander seed - cardamom has 68.5g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
Does cardamom or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Both cardamom and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 90% more calcium than cardamom - cardamom has 383mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does cardamom or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Both cardamom and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 20% more iron than cardamom - cardamom has 14mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does cardamom or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Both cardamom and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 30% more potassium than - cardamom has 1119mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.