Coriander Seeds vs. Dijon Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Coriander Seeds and Dijon Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coriander seeds
versus
dijon mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coriander seeds and dijon mustard:
- Both coriander seeds and dijon mustard are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than coriander seed.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both coriander seeds and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 70% more calories than coriander seed - coriander seed has 298 calories per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coriander seeds is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to dijon mustard per calorie. Coriander seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 12:51:37 and for dijon mustard, 19:21:60 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coriander Seeds | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 51% | 21% |
| Fat | 37% | 60% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 49% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of total carbs per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both coriander seeds and dijon mustard are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 243% more dietary fiber than dijon mustard - coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 12.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than dijon mustard - dijon mustard has 6.8g of sugar per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both coriander seeds and dijon mustard are high in protein. Dijon mustard has 111% more protein than coriander seed - coriander seed has 12.4g of protein per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 26.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Coriander seeds and dijon mustard contain similar amounts of saturated fat - coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 2g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 196% more Vitamin C than dijon mustard - coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 7.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Dijon mustard and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - dijon mustard has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Dijon mustard has signficantly more Vitamin E than coriander seed - dijon mustard has 5.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Dijon mustard has more Vitamin K than coriander seed - dijon mustard has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Dijon mustard has more thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both coriander seeds and dijon mustard contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Coriander Seeds | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.239 MG | 0.805 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 MG | 0.261 MG |
| Niacin | 2.13 MG | 4.733 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.81 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.397 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 162 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both coriander seeds and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 167% more calcium than dijon mustard - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
iron
Both coriander seeds and dijon mustard are high in iron. Coriander seed has 77% more iron than dijon mustard - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both coriander seeds and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 72% more potassium than dijon mustard - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium per 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, dijon mustard has more linoleic acid than coriander seed per 100 grams.
| Coriander Seeds | Dijon Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.75 G | 5.921 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.25 G |
| Total | 1.75 G | 6.171 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Dijon Mustard (Spices, mustard seed, ground) .
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FAQ
Does coriander seeds or dijon mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Both coriander seeds and dijon mustard are high in calories. Dijon mustard has 70% more calories than coriander seed - coriander seed has 298 calories in 100g and dijon mustard has 508 calories.
Does coriander seeds or dijon mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and dijon mustard has 50% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of carbs for 100g and dijon mustard has 28.1g of carbohydrates.
Does coriander seeds or dijon mustard contain more calcium?
Both coriander seeds and dijon mustard are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 170% more calcium than dijon mustard - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 266mg of calcium.
Does coriander seeds or dijon mustard contain more iron?
Both coriander seeds and dijon mustard are high in iron. Coriander seed has 80% more iron than dijon mustard - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 9.2mg of iron.
Does coriander seeds or dijon mustard contain more potassium?
Both coriander seeds and dijon mustard are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 70% more potassium than dijon mustard - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium in 100 grams and dijon mustard has 738mg of potassium.