Coriander Seeds vs. Bittersweet Chocolate
Nutrition comparison of Coriander Seeds and Bittersweet Chocolate
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coriander seeds
versus
bittersweet chocolate
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coriander seeds and bittersweet chocolate:
- Both bittersweet chocolate and coriander seeds are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Coriander seed has more riboflavin, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bittersweet chocolate and coriander seeds are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 115% more calories than coriander seed - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coriander seeds is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to bittersweet chocolate for protein. Coriander seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for bittersweet chocolate, 9:18:73 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coriander Seeds | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 18% |
| Fat | 36% | 73% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 48% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both bittersweet chocolate and coriander seeds are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 152% more dietary fiber than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 16.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Bittersweet chocolate and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - bittersweet chocolate has 0.91g of sugar per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both bittersweet chocolate and coriander seeds are high in protein. Bittersweet chocolate has 16% more protein than coriander seed - bittersweet chocolate has 14.3g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bittersweet chocolate is high in saturated fat and coriander seed has 97% less saturated fat than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 32.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both bittersweet chocolate and coriander seeds are low in cholesterol - bittersweet chocolate has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than bittersweet chocolate - coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bittersweet chocolate does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - bittersweet chocolate has 0.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Bittersweet chocolate has more Vitamin K than coriander seed - bittersweet chocolate has 9.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Coriander seed has more riboflavin, however, bittersweet chocolate contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both coriander seeds and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Coriander Seeds | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.239 MG | 0.147 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Niacin | 2.13 MG | 1.355 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.168 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.027 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 28 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both bittersweet chocolate and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 602% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Both bittersweet chocolate and coriander seeds are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has a little more iron (7%) than coriander seed by weight - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both bittersweet chocolate and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 53% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both coriander seeds and bittersweet chocolate contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Coriander Seeds | Bittersweet Chocolate | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.75 G | 1.435 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.553 G |
| Total | 1.75 G | 1.988 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 Bittersweet Chocolate (Baking chocolate, unsweetened, squares) .
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FAQ
Does bittersweet chocolate or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bittersweet chocolate and coriander seeds are high in calories. Bittersweet chocolate has 120% more calories than coriander seed - bittersweet chocolate has 642 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does bittersweet chocolate or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and bittersweet chocolate has 50% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - bittersweet chocolate has 28.4g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
Does bittersweet chocolate or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 600% more calcium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 101mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does bittersweet chocolate or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Both bittersweet chocolate and coriander seeds are high in iron. Bittersweet chocolate has a little more iron ( 10%) than coriander seed by weight - bittersweet chocolate has 17.4mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does bittersweet chocolate or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Both bittersweet chocolate and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 50% more potassium than bittersweet chocolate - bittersweet chocolate has 830mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.