Coriander Seeds vs. Cocoa Powder
Nutrition comparison of Coriander Seeds and Cocoa Powder
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coriander seeds
versus
cocoa powder
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coriander seeds and cocoa powder:
- Both cocoa powder and coriander seeds are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Coriander seed has more thiamin, however, cocoa powder 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 Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cocoa powder and coriander seeds are high in calories. Coriander seed has 31% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coriander seeds is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to cocoa powder for carbs. Coriander seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:51:38 and for cocoa powder, 19:54:27 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coriander Seeds | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 51% | 54% |
| Fat | 38% | 27% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cocoa powder and coriander seeds are high in carbohydrates. Cocoa powder has a little more carbohydrates (5%) than coriander seed by weight - cocoa powder has 57.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cocoa powder and coriander seeds are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 13% more dietary fiber than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 37g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 1.8g of sugar per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both cocoa powder and coriander seeds are high in protein. Cocoa powder has 58% more protein than coriander seed - cocoa powder has 19.6g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cocoa powder is high in saturated fat and coriander seed has 88% less saturated fat than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 8.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than cocoa powder - coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cocoa powder does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cocoa powder and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cocoa powder has 0.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cocoa powder and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cocoa powder has 2.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Coriander seed has more thiamin, however, cocoa powder contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both coriander seeds and cocoa powder contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Coriander Seeds | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.239 MG | 0.078 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 MG | 0.241 MG |
| Niacin | 2.13 MG | 2.185 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.118 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 32 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cocoa powder and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 454% more calcium than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Both cocoa powder and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 18% more iron than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both cocoa powder and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 53% more potassium than - cocoa powder has 1524mg 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 cocoa powder per 100 grams.
| Coriander Seeds | Cocoa Powder | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.75 G | 0.44 G |
| Total | 1.75 G | 0.44 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 Cocoa Powder (Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened) .
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FAQ
Does cocoa powder or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cocoa powder and coriander seeds are high in calories. Coriander seed has 30% more calories than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 228 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does cocoa powder or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cocoa powder and coriander seeds are high in carbohydrates. cocoa powder has a little more carbohydrates ( 10%) than coriander seed by weight - cocoa powder has 57.9g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
Does cocoa powder or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Both cocoa powder and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 450% more calcium than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 128mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does cocoa powder or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Both cocoa powder and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 20% more iron than cocoa powder - cocoa powder has 13.9mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does cocoa powder or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Both cocoa powder and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Cocoa powder has 50% more potassium than - cocoa powder has 1524mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.