Coriander Seeds vs. Broccoli
Nutrition comparison of Coriander Seeds and Broccoli
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coriander seeds
versus
broccoli
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coriander seeds and broccoli:
- Both broccoli and coriander seeds are high in Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K.
- Coriander seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, broccoli contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Coriander seed is high in calories and broccoli has 89% less calories than coriander seed - broccoli has 34 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coriander seeds is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to broccoli per calorie. Coriander seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for broccoli, 28:65:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coriander Seeds | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 65% |
| Fat | 36% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and broccoli has 88% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - broccoli has 6.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both broccoli and coriander seeds are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 15 times more dietary fiber than broccoli - broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than broccoli - broccoli has 1.7g 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 339% more protein than broccoli - broccoli has 2.8g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both broccoli and coriander seeds are low in saturated fat - broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both broccoli and coriander seeds are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 325% more Vitamin C than coriander seed - broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has more Vitamin A than coriander seed - broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Broccoli has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than coriander seed - broccoli has 101.6ug 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, broccoli contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Coriander Seeds | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.239 MG | 0.071 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 MG | 0.117 MG |
| Niacin | 2.13 MG | 0.639 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.573 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.175 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 63 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both broccoli and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 14 times more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Coriander seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both broccoli and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 301% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg 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 broccoli per 100 grams.
| Coriander Seeds | Broccoli | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.75 G | 0.049 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.006 G |
| Total | 1.75 G | 0.055 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 Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) .
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FAQ
Does broccoli or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Coriander seed is high in calories and broccoli has 90% less calories than coriander seed - broccoli has 34 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does broccoli or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and broccoli has 90% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - broccoli has 6.6g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
Does broccoli or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Both broccoli and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 14 times more calcium than broccoli - broccoli has 47mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does broccoli or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Coriander seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than broccoli - broccoli has 0.73mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does broccoli or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Both broccoli and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 300% more potassium than broccoli - broccoli has 316mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.