Bacon vs. Coriander Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Bacon and Coriander Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
bacon
versus
coriander seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in bacon and coriander seeds:
- Both bacon and coriander seeds are high in calories.
- Coriander seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, bacon contains more Vitamin B12.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both bacon and coriander seeds are high in calories. Bacon has 201% more calories than coriander seed - bacon has 898 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, bacon is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to coriander seeds per calorie. Bacon has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for coriander seeds, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Bacon | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 53% |
| Fat | 100% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and bacon has less carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of total carbs per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Coriander seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than bacon - coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Coriander seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 175 times more protein than bacon - bacon has 0.07g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Bacon is high in saturated fat and coriander seed has 97% less saturated fat than bacon - bacon has 32g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Coriander seed has less cholesterol than bacon - bacon has 97mg 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 bacon - coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and bacon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Bacon has more Vitamin A than coriander seed - bacon has 11ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Coriander seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, bacon contains more Vitamin B12.
| Bacon | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.004 MG | 0.239 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.015 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Niacin | 0.725 MG | 2.13 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.007 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.005 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Coriander seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 708 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Coriander seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 124 times more iron than bacon - bacon has 0.13mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
potassium
Coriander seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 83 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, bacon has more linoleic acid than coriander seed per 100 grams.
| Bacon | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.442 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 9.426 G | 1.75 G |
| Total | 9.868 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: Bacon (Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) .
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FAQ
Does bacon or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both bacon and coriander seeds are high in calories. Bacon has 200% more calories than coriander seed - bacon has 898 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does coriander seeds or bacon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and bacon has fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of carbs for 100g and bacon has no carbs..
Does bacon or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Coriander seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 708 times more calcium than bacon - bacon has 1mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does bacon or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Coriander seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 124 times more iron than bacon - bacon has 0.13mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does bacon or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Coriander seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 83 times more potassium than bacon - bacon has 15mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.