Coriander Seeds vs. Ginger Root
Nutrition comparison of Coriander Seeds and Ginger Root
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coriander seeds
versus
ginger root
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coriander seeds and ginger root:
- Both ginger root and coriander seeds are high in potassium.
- Coriander seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, ginger root contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Coriander seed is high in calories and ginger root has 73% less calories than coriander seed - ginger root has 80 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coriander seeds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to ginger root per calorie. Coriander seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for ginger root, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coriander Seeds | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 100% |
| Fat | 36% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and ginger root has 68% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - ginger root has 17.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Coriander seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 19 times more dietary fiber than ginger root - ginger root has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than ginger root - ginger root has 1.7g 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 580% more protein than ginger root - ginger root has 1.8g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both ginger root and coriander seeds are low in saturated fat - ginger root has 0.2g 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 320% more Vitamin C than ginger root - ginger root has 5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin E
Ginger root and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - ginger root has 0.26mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Ginger root and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - ginger root has 0.1ug 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, ginger root contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Coriander Seeds | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.239 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 MG | 0.034 MG |
| Niacin | 2.13 MG | 0.75 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.203 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 11 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Coriander seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Coriander seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 26 times more iron than ginger root - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both ginger root and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 205% more potassium than ginger root - ginger root has 415mg 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 ginger root per 100 grams.
| Coriander Seeds | Ginger Root | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.75 G | 0.12 G |
| Total | 1.75 G | 0.12 G |
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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 Ginger Root (Ginger root, raw) .
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FAQ
Does ginger root or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Coriander seed is high in calories and ginger root has 70% less calories than coriander seed - ginger root has 80 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does ginger root or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and ginger root has 70% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - ginger root has 17.8g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
Does ginger root or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Coriander seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than ginger root - ginger root has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does ginger root or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Coriander seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 26 times more iron than ginger root - ginger root has 0.6mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does ginger root or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Both ginger root and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 210% more potassium than ginger root - ginger root has 415mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.