Coriander Seeds vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Coriander Seeds and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coriander seeds
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coriander seeds and carrots:
- Both carrots and coriander seeds are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Coriander seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, carrot contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Coriander seed is high in calories and carrot has 86% less calories than coriander seed - carrot has 41 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coriander seeds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to carrots for protein. Coriander seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coriander Seeds | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 87% |
| Fat | 36% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 83% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - carrot has 9.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both carrots and coriander seeds are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 13 times more dietary fiber than carrot - carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than carrot - carrot has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Coriander seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 12 times more protein than carrot - carrot has 0.93g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both carrots and coriander seeds are low in saturated fat - carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 256% more Vitamin C than carrot - carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than coriander seed - carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Carrot has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Carrot has more Vitamin K than coriander seed - carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Coriander seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, carrot contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Coriander Seeds | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.239 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 2.13 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Coriander seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Coriander seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 53 times more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both carrots and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 296% more potassium than carrot - carrot has 320mg 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 carrot per 100 grams.
| Coriander Seeds | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.75 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 1.75 G | 0.1 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: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .
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FAQ
Does carrots or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Coriander seed is high in calories and carrot has 90% less calories than coriander seed - carrot has 41 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does carrots or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and carrot has 80% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - carrot has 9.6g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
Does carrots or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Coriander seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than carrot - carrot has 33mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does carrots or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Coriander seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 53 times more iron than carrot - carrot has 0.3mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does carrots or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Both carrots and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 300% more potassium than carrot - carrot has 320mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.