Coriander Seeds vs. Cauliflower
Nutrition comparison of Coriander Seeds and Cauliflower
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coriander seeds
versus
cauliflower
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coriander seeds and cauliflower:
- Both cauliflower and coriander seeds are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Coriander seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, cauliflower contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Cauliflower (Cauliflower, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Coriander seed is high in calories and cauliflower has 92% less calories than coriander seed - cauliflower has 25 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coriander seeds is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cauliflower per calorie. Coriander seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for cauliflower, 26:66:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coriander Seeds | Cauliflower | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 66% |
| Fat | 36% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and cauliflower has 91% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - cauliflower has 5g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Coriander seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 19 times more dietary fiber than cauliflower - cauliflower has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than cauliflower - cauliflower has 1.9g 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 544% more protein than cauliflower - cauliflower has 1.9g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cauliflower and coriander seeds are low in saturated fat - cauliflower has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cauliflower and coriander seeds are high in Vitamin C. Cauliflower has 130% more Vitamin C than coriander seed - cauliflower has 48.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin E
Cauliflower and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cauliflower has 0.08mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cauliflower has more Vitamin K than coriander seed - cauliflower has 15.5ug 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, cauliflower contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Coriander Seeds | Cauliflower | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.239 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 MG | 0.06 MG |
| Niacin | 2.13 MG | 0.507 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.667 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.184 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 57 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Coriander seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 31 times more calcium than cauliflower - cauliflower has 22mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Coriander seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 37 times more iron than cauliflower - cauliflower has 0.42mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both cauliflower and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 324% more potassium than cauliflower - cauliflower has 299mg 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 cauliflower per 100 grams.
| Coriander Seeds | Cauliflower | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.75 G | 0.016 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.003 G |
| Total | 1.75 G | 0.019 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 Cauliflower (Cauliflower, raw) .
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cauliflower or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Coriander seed is high in calories and cauliflower has 90% less calories than coriander seed - cauliflower has 25 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does cauliflower or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and cauliflower has 90% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - cauliflower has 5g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
Does cauliflower or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Coriander seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 31 times more calcium than cauliflower - cauliflower has 22mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does cauliflower or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Coriander seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 37 times more iron than cauliflower - cauliflower has 0.42mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does cauliflower or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Both cauliflower and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 320% more potassium than cauliflower - cauliflower has 299mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.