Hemp Seeds vs. Coriander Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Hemp 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
hemp seeds
versus
coriander seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hemp seeds and coriander seeds:
- Both hemp seeds and coriander seeds are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Coriander seed has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Hemp seed has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both hemp seeds and coriander seeds are high in calories. Hemp seed has 86% more calories than coriander seed - hemp seed has 553 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, hemp seeds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to coriander seeds per calorie. Hemp seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 21:6:73 and for coriander seeds, 11:51:38 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Hemp Seeds | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6% | 51% |
| Fat | 73% | 38% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and hemp seed has 84% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - hemp seed has 8.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both hemp seeds and coriander seeds are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 948% more dietary fiber than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than hemp seed - hemp seed has 1.5g of sugar per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both hemp seeds and coriander seeds are high in protein. Hemp seed has 155% more protein than coriander seed - hemp seed has 31.6g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Coriander seed has signficantly less saturated fat than hemp seed - hemp seed has 4.6g 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 41 times more Vitamin C than hemp seed - hemp seed has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Hemp seeds and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hemp seed has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Hemp seed has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - hemp seed has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Hemp seed has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both hemp seeds and coriander seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Hemp Seeds | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.275 MG | 0.239 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.285 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Niacin | 9.2 MG | 2.13 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 110 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both hemp seeds and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 913% more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Both hemp seeds and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 105% more iron than hemp seed - hemp seed has 8mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both hemp seeds and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 27% more potassium than - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hemp seed has more linoleic acid than coriander seed per 100 grams.
| Hemp Seeds | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.34 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 27.459 G | 1.75 G |
| Total | 28.799 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: Hemp Seeds (Seeds, hemp seed, hulled) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) .
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FAQ
Does hemp seeds or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both hemp seeds and coriander seeds are high in calories. Hemp seed has 90% more calories than coriander seed - hemp seed has 553 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does hemp seeds or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and hemp seed has 80% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - hemp seed has 8.7g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
Does hemp seeds or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Both hemp seeds and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 910% more calcium than hemp seed - hemp seed has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does hemp seeds or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Both hemp seeds and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 110% more iron than hemp seed - hemp seed has 8mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does hemp seeds or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Both hemp seeds and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 30% more potassium than - hemp seed has 1200mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.