Shiitake Mushroom vs. Coriander Seeds

Nutrition comparison of Shiitake Mushroom and Coriander Seeds


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of shiitake mushroom versus coriander seeds (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in shiitake mushroom and coriander seeds:

  • Both shiitake mushroom and coriander seeds are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
  • Coriander seed has more thiamin, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium, iron and protein.
Detailed nutritional comparison of shiitake mushroom and coriander seeds is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Coriander seed is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 89% less calories than coriander seed - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, shiitake mushroom is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to coriander seeds per calorie. Shiitake mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 21:68:12 and for coriander seeds, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Shiitake Mushroom Coriander Seeds
Protein 21% 11%
Carbohydrates 68% 53%
Fat 12% 36%
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carbohydrates

Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and shiitake mushroom has 88% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both shiitake mushroom and coriander seeds are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 15 times more dietary fiber than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Coriander seed has less sugar than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.4g of sugar per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Coriander seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 452% more protein than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2.2g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both coriander seeds and shiitake mushroom are low in saturated fat - coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than shiitake mushroom - coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and shiitake mushroom does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin D

Shiitake mushroom has more Vitamin D than coriander seed - shiitake mushroom has 18iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Coriander seed has more thiamin, however, shiitake mushroom contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both shiitake mushroom and coriander seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.

Shiitake Mushroom Coriander Seeds
Thiamin 0.015 MG 0.239 MG
Riboflavin 0.217 MG 0.29 MG
Niacin 3.877 MG 2.13 MG
Pantothenic acid 1.5 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.293 MG ~
Folate 13 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Coriander seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 353 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.

iron

Coriander seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 38 times more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.

potassium

Both shiitake mushroom and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 317% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.




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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: Shiitake Mushroom (Mushrooms, shiitake, raw) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) .

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FAQ

Does shiitake mushroom or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?
Coriander seed is high in calories and shiitake mushroom has 90% less calories than coriander seed - shiitake mushroom has 34 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.

Does shiitake mushroom or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and shiitake mushroom has 90% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - shiitake mushroom has 6.8g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.

Does shiitake mushroom or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Coriander seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 353 times more calcium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 2mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.

Does shiitake mushroom or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Coriander seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 38 times more iron than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.

Does shiitake mushroom or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Both shiitake mushroom and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 320% more potassium than shiitake mushroom - shiitake mushroom has 304mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.