Oats vs. Coriander Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Oats and Coriander Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
oats
versus
coriander seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oats and coriander seeds:
- Both oats and coriander seeds are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Oat has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coriander seed contains more niacin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Oats (Oats (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both oats and coriander seeds are high in calories. Oat has 31% more calories than coriander seed - oat has 389 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, oats is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to coriander seeds per calorie. Oats has a macronutrient ratio of 17:67:16 and for coriander seeds, 12:51:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Oats | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 51% |
| Fat | 16% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both oats and coriander seeds are high in carbohydrates. Oat has 21% more carbohydrates than coriander seed - oat has 66.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both oats and coriander seeds are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 295% more dietary fiber than oat - oat has 10.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.
Protein
protein
Both oats and coriander seeds are high in protein. Oat has 37% more protein than coriander seed - oat has 16.9g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Oats and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of saturated fat - oat has 1.2g 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 more Vitamin C than oat - coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oat does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oat has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coriander seed contains more niacin. Both oats and coriander seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin.
| Oats | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.763 MG | 0.239 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.139 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Niacin | 0.961 MG | 2.13 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.349 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.119 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 56 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both oats and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 12 times more calcium than oat - oat has 54mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Both oats and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 246% more iron than oat - oat has 4.7mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both oats and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 195% more potassium than oat - oat has 429mg of potassium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both oats and coriander seeds contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Oats | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 2.424 G | 1.75 G |
| Total | 2.424 G | 1.75 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 Oats or Coriander Seeds .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Oats (Oats (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) .
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FAQ
Does oats or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both oats and coriander seeds are high in calories. Oat has 30% more calories than coriander seed - oat has 389 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does oats or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both oats and coriander seeds are high in carbohydrates. oat has 20% more carbohydrates than coriander seed - oat has 66.3g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
Does oats or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Both oats and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 12 times more calcium than oat - oat has 54mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does oats or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Both oats and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 250% more iron than oat - oat has 4.7mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does oats or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Both oats and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 200% more potassium than oat - oat has 429mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.