Avocado vs. Coriander Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Avocado and Coriander Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
avocado
versus
coriander seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in avocado and coriander seeds:
- Both coriander seeds and avocado are high in calories, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Coriander seed has 53% less saturated fat than avocado.
- Coriander seed has more thiamin, however, avocado 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: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both coriander seeds and avocado are high in calories. Coriander seed has 78% more calories than avocado - coriander seed has 298 calories per 100 grams and avocado has 167 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, avocado is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to coriander seeds per calorie. Avocado has a macronutrient ratio of 4:19:77 and for coriander seeds, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Avocado | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 53% |
| Fat | 77% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and avocado has 84% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of total carbs per 100 grams and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both coriander seeds and avocado are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 516% more dietary fiber than avocado - coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and avocado has 6.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Avocado and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - avocado has 0.3g 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 531% more protein than avocado - coriander seed has 12.4g of protein per 100 grams and avocado has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Coriander seed has 53% less saturated fat than avocado - coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat per 100 grams and avocado has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 139% more Vitamin C than avocado - coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and avocado has 8.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Avocado has more Vitamin A than coriander seed - avocado has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Avocado has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - avocado has 2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Avocado has more Vitamin K than coriander seed - avocado has 21ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Coriander seed has more thiamin, however, avocado contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both avocado and coriander seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Avocado | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.075 MG | 0.239 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.143 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Niacin | 1.912 MG | 2.13 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.463 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.287 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Coriander seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 53 times more calcium than avocado - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium per 100 grams and avocado has 13mg of calcium.
iron
Coriander seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 25 times more iron than avocado - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron per 100 grams and avocado has 0.61mg of iron.
potassium
Both coriander seeds and avocado are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 150% more potassium than avocado - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium per 100 grams and avocado has 507mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both avocado and coriander seeds contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Avocado | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.674 G | 1.75 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.015 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.689 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: Avocado (Avocados, raw, California) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) .
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FAQ
Does coriander seeds or avocado contain more calories in 100 grams?Both coriander seeds and avocado are high in calories. Coriander seed has 80% more calories than avocado - coriander seed has 298 calories in 100g and avocado has 167 calories.
Does coriander seeds or avocado have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and avocado has 80% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of carbs for 100g and avocado has 8.6g of carbohydrates.
Does coriander seeds or avocado contain more calcium?
Coriander seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 53 times more calcium than avocado - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium in 100 grams and avocado has 13mg of calcium.
Does coriander seeds or avocado contain more iron?
Coriander seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 25 times more iron than avocado - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron in 100 grams and avocado has 0.61mg of iron.
Does coriander seeds or avocado contain more potassium?
Both coriander seeds and avocado are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 150% more potassium than avocado - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium in 100 grams and avocado has 507mg of potassium.