Basil vs. Coriander Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Basil and Coriander Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
basil
versus
coriander seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in basil and coriander seeds:
- Both coriander seeds and basil are high in Vitamin C, calcium, iron and potassium.
- Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K.
- Coriander seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, basil contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Basil (Basil, fresh) 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 basil has 92% less calories than coriander seed - coriander seed has 298 calories per 100 grams and basil has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, basil is much heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and lighter in fat compared to coriander seeds per calorie. Basil has a macronutrient ratio of 44:37:19 and for coriander seeds, 12:51:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Basil | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 44% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 37% | 51% |
| Fat | 19% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and basil has 95% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of total carbs per 100 grams and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Coriander seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 25 times more dietary fiber than basil - coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and basil has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Basil and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - basil has 0.3g 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 293% more protein than basil - coriander seed has 12.4g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both coriander seeds and basil are low in saturated fat - coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat per 100 grams and basil has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both coriander seeds and basil are high in Vitamin C. Coriander seed has 17% more Vitamin C than basil - coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and basil has 18mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than coriander seed - basil has 264ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Basil has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - basil has 0.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Basil is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than coriander seed - basil has 414.8ug 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, basil contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Basil | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.034 MG | 0.239 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.076 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Niacin | 0.902 MG | 2.13 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.209 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.155 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 68 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both coriander seeds and basil are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 301% more calcium than basil - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium per 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
iron
Both coriander seeds and basil are high in iron. Coriander seed has 415% more iron than basil - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron per 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both coriander seeds and basil are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 329% more potassium than basil - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium per 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, coriander seed has more linoleic acid than basil per 100 grams.
| Basil | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 1.75 G |
| Total | 0.073 G | 1.75 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Basil (Basil, fresh) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) .
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FAQ
Does coriander seeds or basil contain more calories in 100 grams?Coriander seed is high in calories and basil has 90% less calories than coriander seed - coriander seed has 298 calories in 100g and basil has 23 calories.
Is coriander seeds or basil better for protein?
Coriander seed is a fantastic source of protein and it has 290% more protein than basil - coriander seed has 12.4g of protein per 100 grams and basil has 3.2g of protein.
Does coriander seeds or basil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and basil has 100% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of carbs for 100g and basil has 2.7g of carbohydrates.
Does coriander seeds or basil contain more calcium?
Both coriander seeds and basil are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 300% more calcium than basil - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium in 100 grams and basil has 177mg of calcium.
Does coriander seeds or basil contain more iron?
Both coriander seeds and basil are high in iron. Coriander seed has 420% more iron than basil - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron in 100 grams and basil has 3.2mg of iron.
Does coriander seeds or basil contain more potassium?
Both coriander seeds and basil are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 330% more potassium than basil - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium in 100 grams and basil has 295mg of potassium.