Coriander Seeds vs. Yellow Mustard
Nutrition comparison of Coriander Seeds and Yellow Mustard
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coriander seeds
versus
yellow mustard
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coriander seeds and yellow mustard:
- Both coriander seeds and yellow mustard are high in calcium and dietary fiber.
- Coriander seed has more riboflavin and niacin, however, yellow mustard contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Coriander seed is high in calories and yellow mustard has 80% less calories than coriander seed - coriander seed has 298 calories per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coriander seeds is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to yellow mustard per calorie. Coriander seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for yellow mustard, 21:32:47 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coriander Seeds | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 32% |
| Fat | 36% | 47% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and yellow mustard has 89% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of total carbs per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both coriander seeds and yellow mustard are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 948% more dietary fiber than yellow mustard - coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Yellow mustard and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - yellow mustard has 0.92g 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 231% more protein than yellow mustard - coriander seed has 12.4g of protein per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 3.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both coriander seeds and yellow mustard are low in saturated fat - coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.21g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both yellow mustard and coriander seeds are low in trans fat - yellow mustard has 0.01g 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 69 times more Vitamin C than yellow mustard - coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yellow mustard and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yellow mustard has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Yellow mustard has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - yellow mustard has 0.36mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Yellow mustard and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yellow mustard has 1.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Coriander seed has more riboflavin and niacin, however, yellow mustard contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both coriander seeds and yellow mustard contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Coriander Seeds | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.239 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 MG | 0.07 MG |
| Niacin | 2.13 MG | 0.565 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.254 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.07 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both coriander seeds and yellow mustard are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 10 times more calcium than yellow mustard - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
iron
Coriander seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 914% more iron than yellow mustard - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
potassium
Coriander seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 734% more potassium than yellow mustard - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium per 100 grams and yellow mustard has 152mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, coriander seed has more linoleic acid than yellow mustard per 100 grams.
| Coriander Seeds | Yellow Mustard | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.75 G | 0.363 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.01 G |
| Total | 1.75 G | 0.373 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 Yellow Mustard (Mustard, prepared, yellow) .
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FAQ
Does coriander seeds or yellow mustard contain more calories in 100 grams?Coriander seed is high in calories and yellow mustard has 80% less calories than coriander seed - coriander seed has 298 calories in 100g and yellow mustard has 60 calories.
Does coriander seeds or yellow mustard have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and yellow mustard has 90% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of carbs for 100g and yellow mustard has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
Does coriander seeds or yellow mustard contain more calcium?
Both coriander seeds and yellow mustard are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 10 times more calcium than yellow mustard - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 63mg of calcium.
Does coriander seeds or yellow mustard contain more iron?
Coriander seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 910% more iron than yellow mustard - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 1.6mg of iron.
Does coriander seeds or yellow mustard contain more potassium?
Coriander seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 730% more potassium than yellow mustard - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium in 100 grams and yellow mustard has 152mg of potassium.