Chia Seeds vs. Coriander Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Chia Seeds and Coriander Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chia seeds
versus
coriander seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chia seeds and coriander seeds:
- Both chia seeds and coriander seeds are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Chia seed has more thiamin, niacin and folate.
- Coriander seed has 70% less saturated fat than chia seed.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both chia seeds and coriander seeds are high in calories. Chia seed has 63% more calories than coriander seed - chia seed has 486 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chia seeds is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to coriander seeds for protein. Chia seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 13:33:54 and for coriander seeds, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chia Seeds | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 33% | 53% |
| Fat | 54% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chia seeds and coriander seeds are high in carbohydrates. Coriander seed has 31% more carbohydrates than chia seed - chia seed has 42.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both chia seeds and coriander seeds are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 22% more dietary fiber than chia seed - chia seed has 34.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.
Protein
protein
Both chia seeds and coriander seeds are high in protein. Chia seed has 34% more protein than coriander seed - chia seed has 16.5g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Coriander seed has 70% less saturated fat than chia seed - chia seed has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both chia seeds and coriander seeds are low in trans fat - chia seed has 0.14g of trans fat per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 12 times more Vitamin C than chia seed - chia seed has 1.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Chia seed has more Vitamin A than coriander seed - chia seed has 16.2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Chia seed has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - chia seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Chia seed has more thiamin, niacin and folate. Both chia seeds and coriander seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Chia Seeds | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.62 MG | 0.239 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Niacin | 8.83 MG | 2.13 MG |
| Folate | 49 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both chia seeds and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 12% more calcium than chia seed - chia seed has 631mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Both chia seeds and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 111% more iron than chia seed - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both chia seeds and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 211% more potassium than chia seed - chia seed has 407mg of potassium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chia seed has more linoleic acid than coriander seed per 100 grams.
| Chia Seeds | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.093 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.835 G | 1.75 G |
| Total | 5.928 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: Chia Seeds (Seeds, chia seeds, dried) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) .
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FAQ
Does chia seeds or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both chia seeds and coriander seeds are high in calories. Chia seed has 60% more calories than coriander seed - chia seed has 486 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does chia seeds or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chia seeds and coriander seeds are high in carbohydrates. coriander seed has 30% more carbohydrates than chia seed - chia seed has 42.1g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
Does chia seeds or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Both chia seeds and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 10% more calcium than chia seed - chia seed has 631mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does chia seeds or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Both chia seeds and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 110% more iron than chia seed - chia seed has 7.7mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does chia seeds or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Both chia seeds and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 210% more potassium than chia seed - chia seed has 407mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.