Almond Butter vs. Coriander Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Almond Butter and Coriander Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
almond butter
versus
coriander seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in almond butter and coriander seeds:
- Both almond butter and coriander seeds are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E.
- Coriander seed has more thiamin, however, almond butter contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both almond butter and coriander seeds are high in calories. Almond butter has 106% more calories than coriander seed - almond butter has 614 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, almond butter is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to coriander seeds for protein. Almond butter has a macronutrient ratio of 13:11:76 and for coriander seeds, 11:51:38 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Almond Butter | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 11% | 51% |
| Fat | 76% | 38% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and almond butter has 66% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - almond butter has 18.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both almond butter and coriander seeds are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 307% more dietary fiber than almond butter - almond butter has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than almond butter - almond butter has 6.3g of sugar per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both almond butter and coriander seeds are high in protein. Almond butter has 69% more protein than coriander seed - almond butter has 21g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Almond butter is high in saturated fat and coriander seed has 85% less saturated fat than almond butter - almond butter has 6.6g 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 almond butter - coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond butter does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Almond butter and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - almond butter has 0.3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Almond butter is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - almond butter has 24.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Coriander seed has more thiamin, however, almond butter contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both almond butter and coriander seeds contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Almond Butter | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.239 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.939 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Niacin | 3.155 MG | 2.13 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.318 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.103 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both almond butter and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 104% more calcium than almond butter - almond butter has 347mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Both almond butter and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 368% more iron than almond butter - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both almond butter and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 69% more potassium than almond butter - almond butter has 748mg of potassium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, almond butter has more linoleic acid than coriander seed per 100 grams.
| Almond Butter | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.011 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 13.605 G | 1.75 G |
| Total | 13.616 G | 1.75 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: Almond Butter (Nuts, almond butter, plain, with salt added) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) .
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FAQ
Does almond butter or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both almond butter and coriander seeds are high in calories. Almond butter has 110% more calories than coriander seed - almond butter has 614 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does almond butter or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and almond butter has 70% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - almond butter has 18.8g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
Does almond butter or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Both almond butter and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 100% more calcium than almond butter - almond butter has 347mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does almond butter or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Both almond butter and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 370% more iron than almond butter - almond butter has 3.5mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does almond butter or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Both almond butter and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 70% more potassium than almond butter - almond butter has 748mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.