Coriander Seeds vs. Iceberg Lettuce
Nutrition comparison of Coriander Seeds and Iceberg Lettuce
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coriander seeds
versus
iceberg lettuce
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coriander seeds and iceberg lettuce:
- Coriander seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, iceberg lettuce contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Iceberg Lettuce (Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Coriander seed is high in calories and iceberg lettuce has 95% less calories than coriander seed - iceberg lettuce has 14 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coriander seeds is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to iceberg lettuce per calorie. Coriander seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 12:51:37 and for iceberg lettuce, 22:73:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coriander Seeds | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 51% | 73% |
| Fat | 37% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and iceberg lettuce has 95% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - iceberg lettuce has 3g 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 33 times more dietary fiber than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 2g 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 12 times more protein than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both iceberg lettuce and coriander seeds are low in saturated fat - iceberg lettuce 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 650% more Vitamin C than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Iceberg lettuce has more Vitamin A than coriander seed - iceberg lettuce has 25ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Iceberg lettuce and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - iceberg lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Iceberg lettuce has more Vitamin K than coriander seed - iceberg lettuce has 24.1ug 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, iceberg lettuce contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Coriander Seeds | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.239 MG | 0.041 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 MG | 0.025 MG |
| Niacin | 2.13 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.091 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.042 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 29 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Coriander seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 38 times more calcium than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 18mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Coriander seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 38 times more iron than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 0.41mg 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 799% more potassium than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 141mg 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 iceberg lettuce per 100 grams.
| Coriander Seeds | Iceberg Lettuce | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.75 G | 0.021 G |
| Total | 1.75 G | 0.021 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).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Coriander Seeds or Iceberg Lettuce .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Iceberg Lettuce (Lettuce, iceberg (includes crisphead types), raw) .
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FAQ
Does iceberg lettuce or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Coriander seed is high in calories and iceberg lettuce has 100% less calories than coriander seed - iceberg lettuce has 14 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does iceberg lettuce or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and iceberg lettuce has 100% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - iceberg lettuce has 3g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
Does iceberg lettuce or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Coriander seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 38 times more calcium than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 18mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does iceberg lettuce or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Coriander seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 38 times more iron than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 0.41mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does iceberg lettuce or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Coriander seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 800% more potassium than iceberg lettuce - iceberg lettuce has 141mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.