Coriander Seeds vs. Mint

Nutrition comparison of Coriander Seeds and Mint


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

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

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

  • Both coriander seeds and mint are high in Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
  • Coriander seed has more thiamin, however, mint contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Coriander seed is an excellent source of protein.
  • Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
Detailed nutritional comparison of coriander seeds and mint 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: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) . 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 mint has 77% less calories than coriander seed - coriander seed has 298 calories per 100 grams and mint has 70 calories.

Coriander Seeds Mint
Protein 11% ~
Carbohydrates 53% ~
Fat 36% ~
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and mint has 73% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of total carbs per 100 grams and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both coriander seeds and mint are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 424% more dietary fiber than mint - coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mint has 8g of dietary fiber.

Protein

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Coriander seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 230% more protein than mint - coriander seed has 12.4g of protein per 100 grams and mint has 3.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both coriander seeds and mint are low in saturated fat - coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mint has 0.25g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both coriander seeds and mint are high in Vitamin C. Mint has 51% more Vitamin C than coriander seed - coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mint has 31.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Mint is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than coriander seed - mint has 212ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Coriander Seeds Mint
Thiamin 0.239 MG 0.082 MG
Riboflavin 0.29 MG 0.266 MG
Niacin 2.13 MG 1.706 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.338 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.129 MG
Folate ~ 114 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both coriander seeds and mint are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 192% more calcium than mint - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium per 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.

iron

Both coriander seeds and mint are high in iron. Coriander seed has 221% more iron than mint - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron per 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.

potassium

Both coriander seeds and mint are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 123% more potassium than mint - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium per 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, coriander seed has more linoleic acid than mint per 100 grams.

Coriander Seeds Mint
linoleic acid 1.75 G 0.069 G
Total 1.75 G 0.069 G



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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: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Mint (Peppermint, fresh) .

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FAQ

Does coriander seeds or mint contain more calories in 100 grams?
Coriander seed is high in calories and mint has 80% less calories than coriander seed - coriander seed has 298 calories in 100g and mint has 70 calories.

Does coriander seeds or mint have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and mint has 70% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of carbs for 100g and mint has 14.9g of carbohydrates.

Does coriander seeds or mint contain more calcium?
Both coriander seeds and mint are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 190% more calcium than mint - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium in 100 grams and mint has 243mg of calcium.

Does coriander seeds or mint contain more iron?
Both coriander seeds and mint are high in iron. Coriander seed has 220% more iron than mint - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron in 100 grams and mint has 5.1mg of iron.

Does coriander seeds or mint contain more potassium?
Both coriander seeds and mint are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 120% more potassium than mint - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium in 100 grams and mint has 569mg of potassium.