Coriander Seeds vs. Red Bell Pepper
Nutrition comparison of Coriander Seeds and Red Bell Pepper
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coriander seeds
versus
red bell pepper
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coriander seeds and red bell pepper:
- Both red bell pepper and coriander seeds are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Coriander seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, red bell pepper contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of calcium, iron and protein.
- Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Coriander seed is high in calories and red bell pepper has 91% less calories than coriander seed - red bell pepper has 26 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coriander seeds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to red bell pepper for protein. Coriander seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for red bell pepper, 13:79:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coriander Seeds | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 79% |
| Fat | 36% | 8% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and red bell pepper has 89% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - red bell pepper has 6g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both red bell pepper and coriander seeds are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 18 times more dietary fiber than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 2.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 4.2g 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 11 times more protein than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.99g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both red bell pepper and coriander seeds are low in saturated fat - red bell pepper has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both red bell pepper and coriander seeds are high in Vitamin C. Red bell pepper has 508% more Vitamin C than coriander seed - red bell pepper has 127.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Red bell pepper is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than coriander seed - red bell pepper has 157ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Red bell pepper has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - red bell pepper has 1.6mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Red bell pepper and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - red bell pepper has 4.9ug 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, red bell pepper contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Coriander Seeds | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.239 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 MG | 0.085 MG |
| Niacin | 2.13 MG | 0.979 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.317 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.291 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 46 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Coriander seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 100 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Coriander seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 36 times more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both red bell pepper and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 500% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg 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 red bell pepper per 100 grams.
| Coriander Seeds | Red Bell Pepper | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.75 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 1.75 G | 0.1 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 Red Bell Pepper (Peppers, sweet, red, raw) .
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FAQ
Does red bell pepper or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Coriander seed is high in calories and red bell pepper has 90% less calories than coriander seed - red bell pepper has 26 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does red bell pepper or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and red bell pepper has 90% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - red bell pepper has 6g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
Does red bell pepper or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Coriander seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 100 times more calcium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 7mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does red bell pepper or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Coriander seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 36 times more iron than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 0.43mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does red bell pepper or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Both red bell pepper and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 500% more potassium than red bell pepper - red bell pepper has 211mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.