Macadamia Nut vs. Coriander Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Macadamia Nut and Coriander Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
macadamia nut
versus
coriander seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in macadamia nut and coriander seeds:
- Both macadamia nut and coriander seeds are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C and protein.
- Macadamia nut has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coriander seed contains more riboflavin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both macadamia nut and coriander seeds are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 141% more calories than coriander seed - macadamia nut has 718 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, macadamia nut is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to coriander seeds per calorie. Macadamia nut has a macronutrient ratio of 4:7:89 and for coriander seeds, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Macadamia Nut | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7% | 53% |
| Fat | 89% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and macadamia nut has 76% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - macadamia nut has 13.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both macadamia nut and coriander seeds are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 424% more dietary fiber than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 4.1g 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 59% more protein than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 7.8g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Macadamia nut is high in saturated fat and coriander seed has 92% less saturated fat than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 11.9g 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 29 times more Vitamin C than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 0.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin E
Macadamia nut has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - macadamia nut has 0.57mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Macadamia nut has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coriander seed contains more riboflavin. Both macadamia nut and coriander seeds contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Macadamia Nut | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 0.239 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.087 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Niacin | 2.274 MG | 2.13 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.603 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.359 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 10 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both macadamia nut and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 913% more calcium than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Both macadamia nut and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 516% more iron than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both macadamia nut and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 249% more potassium than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both macadamia nut and coriander seeds contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Macadamia Nut | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 1.944 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.303 G | 1.75 G |
| Total | 3.247 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: Macadamia Nut (Nuts, macadamia nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) .
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FAQ
Does macadamia nut or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both macadamia nut and coriander seeds are high in calories. Macadamia nut has 140% more calories than coriander seed - macadamia nut has 718 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does macadamia nut or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and macadamia nut has 80% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - macadamia nut has 13.4g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
Does macadamia nut or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Both macadamia nut and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 910% more calcium than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does macadamia nut or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Both macadamia nut and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 520% more iron than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 2.7mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does macadamia nut or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Both macadamia nut and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 250% more potassium than macadamia nut - macadamia nut has 363mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.