Coriander Seeds vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Coriander Seeds and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coriander seeds
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coriander seeds and tomato:
- Both tomato and coriander seeds are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Coriander seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, tomato contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Coriander seed is high in calories and tomato has 94% less calories than coriander seed - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coriander seeds is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Coriander seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for tomato, 17:75:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coriander Seeds | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 75% |
| Fat | 36% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and tomato has 93% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - tomato has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Coriander seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 33 times more dietary fiber than tomato - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than tomato - tomato has 2.6g 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 13 times more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both tomato and coriander seeds are low in saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both tomato and coriander seeds are high in Vitamin C. Coriander seed has 53% more Vitamin C than tomato - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has more Vitamin A than coriander seed - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tomato has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tomato has more Vitamin K than coriander seed - tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Coriander seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, tomato contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Coriander Seeds | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.239 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 2.13 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Coriander seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 69 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Coriander seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 59 times more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 435% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, coriander seed has more linoleic acid than tomato per 100 grams.
| Coriander Seeds | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.75 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 1.75 G | 0.08 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: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does tomato or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Coriander seed is high in calories and tomato has 90% less calories than coriander seed - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does tomato or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and tomato has 90% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
Does tomato or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Coriander seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 69 times more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does tomato or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Coriander seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 59 times more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does tomato or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Both tomato and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 440% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.