Pecan vs. Coriander Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Pecan and Coriander Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pecan
versus
coriander seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pecan and coriander seeds:
- Both pecan and coriander seeds are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pecan has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coriander seed contains more riboflavin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pecan and coriander seeds are high in calories. Pecan has 132% more calories than coriander seed - pecan has 691 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pecan is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to coriander seeds per calorie. Pecan has a macronutrient ratio of 5:8:88 and for coriander seeds, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pecan | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 8% | 53% |
| Fat | 88% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and pecan has 75% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - pecan has 13.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pecan and coriander seeds are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 336% more dietary fiber than pecan - pecan has 9.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than pecan - pecan has 4g of sugar per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both pecan and coriander seeds are high in protein. Coriander seed has 35% more protein than pecan - pecan has 9.2g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pecan is high in saturated fat and coriander seed has 84% less saturated fat than pecan - pecan has 6.2g 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 18 times more Vitamin C than pecan - pecan has 1.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pecan and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pecan has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pecan has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - pecan has 1.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pecan and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pecan has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pecan has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, coriander seed contains more riboflavin. Both pecan and coriander seeds contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Pecan | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.66 MG | 0.239 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.13 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Niacin | 1.167 MG | 2.13 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.863 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 22 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both pecan and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 913% more calcium than pecan - pecan has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Both pecan and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 545% more iron than pecan - pecan has 2.5mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both pecan and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 209% more potassium than pecan - pecan has 410mg of potassium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pecan has more linoleic acid than coriander seed per 100 grams.
| Pecan | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.069 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 20.628 G | 1.75 G |
| Total | 20.697 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: Pecan (Nuts, pecans) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) .
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FAQ
Does pecan or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pecan and coriander seeds are high in calories. Pecan has 130% more calories than coriander seed - pecan has 691 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does pecan or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and pecan has 80% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - pecan has 13.9g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
Does pecan or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Both pecan and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 910% more calcium than pecan - pecan has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does pecan or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Both pecan and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 550% more iron than pecan - pecan has 2.5mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does pecan or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Both pecan and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 210% more potassium than pecan - pecan has 410mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.