Cornmeal vs. Coriander Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Cornmeal and Coriander Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cornmeal
versus
coriander seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cornmeal and coriander seeds:
- Both cornmeal and coriander seeds are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Coriander seed has more riboflavin, however, cornmeal contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cornmeal (Cornmeal, yellow (Navajo)) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cornmeal and coriander seeds are high in calories. Cornmeal has 29% more calories than coriander seed - cornmeal has 384 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cornmeal is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to coriander seeds for protein. Cornmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 10:76:14 and for coriander seeds, 12:51:37 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cornmeal | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 51% |
| Fat | 14% | 37% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cornmeal and coriander seeds are high in carbohydrates. Cornmeal has 33% more carbohydrates than coriander seed - cornmeal has 72.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cornmeal and coriander seeds are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 346% more dietary fiber than cornmeal - cornmeal has 9.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than cornmeal - cornmeal has 1.6g of sugar per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both cornmeal and coriander seeds are high in protein. Coriander seed has 26% more protein than cornmeal - cornmeal has 9.9g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cornmeal and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of saturated fat - cornmeal has 1g 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 cornmeal - coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cornmeal does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cornmeal has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - cornmeal has 0.37mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cornmeal and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cornmeal has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Coriander seed has more riboflavin, however, cornmeal contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cornmeal and coriander seeds contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Cornmeal | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.3 MG | 0.239 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Niacin | 2.47 MG | 2.13 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.595 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.59 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 34 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Coriander seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 117 times more calcium than cornmeal - cornmeal has 6mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Both cornmeal and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 446% more iron than cornmeal - cornmeal has 3mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both cornmeal and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 293% more potassium than cornmeal - cornmeal has 322mg 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 cornmeal and coriander seeds contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cornmeal | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.033 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 2.292 G | 1.75 G |
| Total | 2.325 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 Cornmeal or Coriander Seeds .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cornmeal (Cornmeal, yellow (Navajo)) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cornmeal or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cornmeal and coriander seeds are high in calories. Cornmeal has 30% more calories than coriander seed - cornmeal has 384 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does cornmeal or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cornmeal and coriander seeds are high in carbohydrates. cornmeal has 30% more carbohydrates than coriander seed - cornmeal has 72.9g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
Does cornmeal or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Coriander seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 117 times more calcium than cornmeal - cornmeal has 6mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does cornmeal or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Both cornmeal and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 450% more iron than cornmeal - cornmeal has 3mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does cornmeal or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Both cornmeal and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 290% more potassium than cornmeal - cornmeal has 322mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.