Coriander Seeds vs. Tumeric
Nutrition comparison of Coriander Seeds and Tumeric
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coriander seeds
versus
tumeric
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coriander seeds and tumeric:
- Both coriander seeds and tumeric are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Coriander seed has more thiamin, however, tumeric contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both coriander seeds and tumeric are high in calories. Coriander seed is very similar to coriander seed for calories - coriander seed has 298 calories per 100 grams and tumeric has 312 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coriander seeds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to tumeric for protein. Coriander seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for tumeric, 12:79:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coriander Seeds | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 79% |
| Fat | 36% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both coriander seeds and tumeric are high in carbohydrates. Tumeric has 22% more carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of total carbs per 100 grams and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both coriander seeds and tumeric are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 85% more dietary fiber than tumeric - coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tumeric has 22.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than tumeric - tumeric has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both coriander seeds and tumeric are high in protein. Coriander seed has 28% more protein than tumeric - coriander seed has 12.4g of protein per 100 grams and tumeric has 9.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Coriander seeds and tumeric contain similar amounts of saturated fat - coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tumeric has 1.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both tumeric and coriander seeds are low in trans fat - tumeric has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 29 times more Vitamin C than tumeric - coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tumeric has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin E
Tumeric has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - tumeric has 4.4mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tumeric has more Vitamin K than coriander seed - tumeric has 13.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Coriander seed has more thiamin, however, tumeric contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both coriander seeds and tumeric contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Coriander Seeds | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.239 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 MG | 0.15 MG |
| Niacin | 2.13 MG | 1.35 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.542 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.107 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 20 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both coriander seeds and tumeric are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 322% more calcium than tumeric - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium per 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
iron
Both coriander seeds and tumeric are high in iron. Tumeric has 237% more iron than coriander seed - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron per 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
potassium
Both coriander seeds and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 108% more potassium than - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium per 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, coriander seed has more linoleic acid than tumeric per 100 grams.
| Coriander Seeds | Tumeric | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.75 G | 0.672 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.081 G |
| Total | 1.75 G | 0.753 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: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) .
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FAQ
Does coriander seeds or tumeric contain more calories in 100 grams?Both coriander seeds and tumeric are high in calories. Coriander seed is quite similar to coriander seed for calories - coriander seed has 298 calories in 100g and tumeric has 312 calories.
Does coriander seeds or tumeric have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both coriander seeds and tumeric are high in carbohydrates. tumeric has 20% more carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of carbs for 100g and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
Does coriander seeds or tumeric contain more calcium?
Both coriander seeds and tumeric are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 320% more calcium than tumeric - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium in 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
Does coriander seeds or tumeric contain more iron?
Both coriander seeds and tumeric are high in iron. Tumeric has 240% more iron than coriander seed - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron in 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
Does coriander seeds or tumeric contain more potassium?
Both coriander seeds and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 110% more potassium than - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium in 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.