Figs vs. Coriander Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Figs and Coriander Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
figs
versus
coriander seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in figs and coriander seeds:
- Both coriander seeds and figs are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Coriander seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, fig contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Coriander seed has signficantly less sugar than fig.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Figs (Figs, raw) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Coriander seed is high in calories and fig has 75% less calories than coriander seed - coriander seed has 298 calories per 100 grams and fig has 74 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, figs is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to coriander seeds per calorie. Figs has a macronutrient ratio of 4:93:3 and for coriander seeds, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Figs | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 53% |
| Fat | 3% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and fig has 65% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of total carbs per 100 grams and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both coriander seeds and figs are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 13 times more dietary fiber than fig - coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and fig has 2.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has signficantly less sugar than fig - fig has 16.3g 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 15 times more protein than fig - coriander seed has 12.4g of protein per 100 grams and fig has 0.75g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both coriander seeds and figs are low in saturated fat - coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat per 100 grams and fig has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 950% more Vitamin C than fig - coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and fig has 2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fig has more Vitamin A than coriander seed - fig has 7ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Figs and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fig has 0.11mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Figs and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fig has 4.7ug 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, fig contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Figs | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.06 MG | 0.239 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Niacin | 0.4 MG | 2.13 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.3 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.113 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 6 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Coriander seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than fig - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium per 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
iron
Coriander seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 43 times more iron than fig - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron per 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
potassium
Both coriander seeds and figs are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 446% more potassium than fig - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium per 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, coriander seed has more linoleic acid than fig per 100 grams.
| Figs | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.144 G | 1.75 G |
| Total | 0.144 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: Figs (Figs, raw) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) .
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FAQ
Does coriander seeds or figs contain more calories in 100 grams?Coriander seed is high in calories and fig has 80% less calories than coriander seed - coriander seed has 298 calories in 100g and fig has 74 calories.
Does coriander seeds or figs have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and fig has 70% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of carbs for 100g and fig has 19.2g of carbohydrates.
Does coriander seeds or figs contain more calcium?
Coriander seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 19 times more calcium than fig - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium in 100 grams and fig has 35mg of calcium.
Does coriander seeds or figs contain more iron?
Coriander seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 43 times more iron than fig - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron in 100 grams and fig has 0.37mg of iron.
Does coriander seeds or figs contain more potassium?
Both coriander seeds and figs are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 450% more potassium than fig - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium in 100 grams and fig has 232mg of potassium.