Flaxseeds vs. Coriander Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Flaxseeds and Coriander Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
flaxseeds
versus
coriander seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in flaxseeds and coriander seeds:
- Both flaxseeds and coriander seeds are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Coriander seed has 73% less saturated fat than flaxseed.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Flaxseed has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both flaxseeds and coriander seeds are high in calories. Flaxseed has 79% more calories than coriander seed - flaxseed has 534 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, flaxseeds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to coriander seeds for protein. Flaxseeds has a macronutrient ratio of 13:21:66 and for coriander seeds, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Flaxseeds | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 21% | 53% |
| Fat | 66% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and flaxseed has 47% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - flaxseed has 28.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both flaxseeds and coriander seeds are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 53% more dietary fiber than flaxseed - flaxseed has 27.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than flaxseed - flaxseed has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both flaxseeds and coriander seeds are high in protein. Flaxseed has 48% more protein than coriander seed - flaxseed has 18.3g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Coriander seed has 73% less saturated fat than flaxseed - flaxseed has 3.7g 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 34 times more Vitamin C than flaxseed - flaxseed has 0.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin E
Flaxseeds and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - flaxseed has 0.31mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Flaxseeds and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - flaxseed has 4.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Flaxseed has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both flaxseeds and coriander seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Flaxseeds | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 1.644 MG | 0.239 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.161 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Niacin | 3.08 MG | 2.13 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.985 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.473 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 87 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both flaxseeds and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 178% more calcium than flaxseed - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Both flaxseeds and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 185% more iron than flaxseed - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both flaxseeds and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 56% more potassium than flaxseed - flaxseed has 813mg of potassium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, flaxseed has more linoleic acid than coriander seed per 100 grams.
| Flaxseeds | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.007 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 5.903 G | 1.75 G |
| Total | 5.91 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: Flaxseeds (Seeds, flaxseed) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) .
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FAQ
Does flaxseeds or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both flaxseeds and coriander seeds are high in calories. Flaxseed has 80% more calories than coriander seed - flaxseed has 534 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does flaxseeds or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and flaxseed has 50% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - flaxseed has 28.9g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
Does flaxseeds or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Both flaxseeds and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 180% more calcium than flaxseed - flaxseed has 255mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does flaxseeds or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Both flaxseeds and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 190% more iron than flaxseed - flaxseed has 5.7mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does flaxseeds or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Both flaxseeds and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 60% more potassium than flaxseed - flaxseed has 813mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.