Coriander Seeds vs. Cumin
Nutrition comparison of Coriander Seeds and Cumin
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coriander seeds
versus
cumin
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coriander seeds and cumin:
- Both coriander seeds and cumin are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Cumin has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both coriander seeds and cumin are high in calories. Cumin has 26% more calories than coriander seed - coriander seed has 298 calories per 100 grams and cumin has 375 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coriander seeds is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cumin per calorie. Coriander seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for cumin, 17:37:46 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coriander Seeds | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 37% |
| Fat | 36% | 46% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both coriander seeds and cumin are high in carbohydrates. Coriander seed has 24% more carbohydrates than cumin - coriander seed has 55g of total carbs per 100 grams and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both coriander seeds and cumin are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 299% more dietary fiber than cumin - coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than cumin - cumin has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both coriander seeds and cumin are high in protein. Cumin has 44% more protein than coriander seed - coriander seed has 12.4g of protein per 100 grams and cumin has 17.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Coriander seeds and cumin contain similar amounts of saturated fat - coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 173% more Vitamin C than cumin - coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cumin has more Vitamin A than coriander seed - cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cumin has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cumin has more Vitamin K than coriander seed - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cumin has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both coriander seeds and cumin contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Coriander Seeds | Cumin | |
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| Thiamin | 0.239 MG | 0.628 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 MG | 0.327 MG |
| Niacin | 2.13 MG | 4.579 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.435 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 10 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both coriander seeds and cumin are high in calcium. Cumin has 31% more calcium than coriander seed - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium per 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
iron
Both coriander seeds and cumin are high in iron. Cumin has 307% more iron than coriander seed - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron per 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both coriander seeds and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 79% more potassium than - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium per 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both coriander seeds and cumin contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Coriander Seeds | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.75 G | 3.103 G |
| Total | 1.75 G | 3.103 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 Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) .
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FAQ
Does coriander seeds or cumin contain more calories in 100 grams?Both coriander seeds and cumin are high in calories. Cumin has 30% more calories than coriander seed - coriander seed has 298 calories in 100g and cumin has 375 calories.
Does coriander seeds or cumin have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both coriander seeds and cumin are high in carbohydrates. coriander seed has 20% more carbohydrates than cumin - coriander seed has 55g of carbs for 100g and cumin has 44.2g of carbohydrates.
Does coriander seeds or cumin contain more calcium?
Both coriander seeds and cumin are high in calcium. Cumin has 30% more calcium than coriander seed - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium in 100 grams and cumin has 931mg of calcium.
Does coriander seeds or cumin contain more iron?
Both coriander seeds and cumin are high in iron. Cumin has 310% more iron than coriander seed - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron in 100 grams and cumin has 66.4mg of iron.
Does coriander seeds or cumin contain more potassium?
Both coriander seeds and cumin are high in potassium. Cumin has 80% more potassium than - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium in 100 grams and cumin has 1788mg of potassium.