Coriander Seeds vs. Rosemary
Nutrition comparison of Coriander Seeds and Rosemary
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coriander seeds
versus
rosemary
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coriander seeds and rosemary:
- Both coriander seeds and rosemary are high in Vitamin C, calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Coriander seed has 65% less saturated fat than rosemary.
- Coriander seed has more thiamin and niacin, however, rosemary contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of protein.
- Rosemary is a great source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Rosemary (Rosemary, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both coriander seeds and rosemary are high in calories. Coriander seed has 127% more calories than rosemary - coriander seed has 298 calories per 100 grams and rosemary has 131 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coriander seeds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to rosemary per calorie. Coriander seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for rosemary, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coriander Seeds | Rosemary | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 100% |
| Fat | 36% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and rosemary has 62% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of total carbs per 100 grams and rosemary has 20.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both coriander seeds and rosemary are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 197% more dietary fiber than rosemary - coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and rosemary has 14.1g of dietary fiber.
Protein
protein
Coriander seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 274% more protein than rosemary - coriander seed has 12.4g of protein per 100 grams and rosemary has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Coriander seed has 65% less saturated fat than rosemary - coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat per 100 grams and rosemary has 2.8g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both coriander seeds and rosemary are high in Vitamin C. Coriander seed is very similar to coriander seed for Vitamin C - coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and rosemary has 21.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Rosemary is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than coriander seed - rosemary has 146ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Coriander seed has more thiamin and niacin, however, rosemary contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both coriander seeds and rosemary contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Coriander Seeds | Rosemary | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.239 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 MG | 0.152 MG |
| Niacin | 2.13 MG | 0.912 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.804 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.336 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 109 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both coriander seeds and rosemary are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 124% more calcium than rosemary - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium per 100 grams and rosemary has 317mg of calcium.
iron
Both coriander seeds and rosemary are high in iron. Coriander seed has 145% more iron than rosemary - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron per 100 grams and rosemary has 6.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both coriander seeds and rosemary are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 90% more potassium than rosemary - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium per 100 grams and rosemary has 668mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, coriander seed has more linoleic acid than rosemary per 100 grams.
| Coriander Seeds | Rosemary | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.75 G | 0.447 G |
| Total | 1.75 G | 0.447 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 Rosemary (Rosemary, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does coriander seeds or rosemary contain more calories in 100 grams?Both coriander seeds and rosemary are high in calories. Coriander seed has 130% more calories than rosemary - coriander seed has 298 calories in 100g and rosemary has 131 calories.
Does coriander seeds or rosemary have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and rosemary has 60% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of carbs for 100g and rosemary has 20.7g of carbohydrates.
Does coriander seeds or rosemary contain more calcium?
Both coriander seeds and rosemary are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 120% more calcium than rosemary - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium in 100 grams and rosemary has 317mg of calcium.
Does coriander seeds or rosemary contain more iron?
Both coriander seeds and rosemary are high in iron. Coriander seed has 150% more iron than rosemary - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron in 100 grams and rosemary has 6.7mg of iron.
Does coriander seeds or rosemary contain more potassium?
Both coriander seeds and rosemary are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 90% more potassium than rosemary - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium in 100 grams and rosemary has 668mg of potassium.