Coriander Seeds vs. Baby Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Coriander Seeds and Baby Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coriander seeds
versus
baby carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coriander seeds and baby carrots:
- Both baby carrots and coriander seeds are high in dietary fiber and potassium.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Coriander seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, baby carrot contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Coriander seed is high in calories and baby carrot has 88% less calories than coriander seed - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coriander seeds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to baby carrots for protein. Coriander seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for baby carrots, 8:92:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coriander Seeds | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 92% |
| Fat | 36% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and baby carrot has 85% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both baby carrots and coriander seeds are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 13 times more dietary fiber than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than baby carrot - baby carrot has 4.8g 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 18 times more protein than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and coriander seeds are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g 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 708% more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than coriander seed - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baby carrot has more Vitamin K than coriander seed - baby carrot has 9.4ug 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, baby carrot contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Coriander Seeds | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.239 MG | 0.03 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 MG | 0.036 MG |
| Niacin | 2.13 MG | 0.556 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.401 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.105 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Coriander seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Coriander seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both baby carrots and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 435% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg 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 baby carrot per 100 grams.
| Coriander Seeds | Baby Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.75 G | 0.057 G |
| Total | 1.75 G | 0.057 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 Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) .
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FAQ
Does baby carrots or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Coriander seed is high in calories and baby carrot has 90% less calories than coriander seed - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does baby carrots or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and baby carrot has 90% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
Does baby carrots or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Coriander seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does baby carrots or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Coriander seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than baby carrot - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does baby carrots or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Both baby carrots and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 440% more potassium than baby carrot - baby carrot has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.