Crab Meat vs. Coriander Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Crab Meat and Coriander Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
crab meat
versus
coriander seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in crab meat and coriander seeds:
- Both coriander seeds and crab meat are high in calcium, potassium and protein.
- Coriander seed has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, crab meat contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Coriander seed is high in calories and crab meat has 72% less calories than coriander seed - coriander seed has 298 calories per 100 grams and crab meat has 83 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, crab meat is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to coriander seeds per calorie. Crab meat has a macronutrient ratio of 92:0:9 and for coriander seeds, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Crab Meat | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 92% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 53% |
| Fat | 9% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and crab meat has less carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of total carbs per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Coriander seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than crab meat - coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and crab meat does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both coriander seeds and crab meat are high in protein. Crab meat has 45% more protein than coriander seed - coriander seed has 12.4g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both coriander seeds and crab meat are low in saturated fat - coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both crab meat and coriander seeds are low in trans fat - crab meat has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Coriander seed has less cholesterol than crab meat - crab meat has 97mg of cholesterol 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 536% more Vitamin C than crab meat - coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and crab meat has 3.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Crab meat and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - crab meat has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Crab meat has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - crab meat has 1.8mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Crab meat and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - crab meat has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Coriander seed has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, crab meat contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both crab meat and coriander seeds contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Crab Meat | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.023 MG | 0.239 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.093 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Niacin | 2.747 MG | 2.13 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.997 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.156 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 51 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.33 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both coriander seeds and crab meat are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 679% more calcium than crab meat - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium per 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
iron
Coriander seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 31 times more iron than crab meat - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron per 100 grams and crab meat has 0.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both coriander seeds and crab meat are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 389% more potassium than crab meat - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium per 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, coriander seed has more linoleic acid than crab meat per 100 grams.
| Crab Meat | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.02 G | 1.75 G |
| Total | 0.025 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: Crab Meat (Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) .
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FAQ
Does coriander seeds or crab meat contain more calories in 100 grams?Coriander seed is high in calories and crab meat has 70% less calories than coriander seed - coriander seed has 298 calories in 100g and crab meat has 83 calories.
Is coriander seeds or crab meat better for protein?
Both coriander seeds and crab meat are high in protein. Crab meat has 50% more protein than coriander seed - coriander seed has 12.4g of protein per 100 grams and crab meat has 17.9g of protein.
Does coriander seeds or crab meat have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and crab meat has fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of carbs for 100g and crab meat has no carbs..
Does coriander seeds or crab meat contain more calcium?
Both coriander seeds and crab meat are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 680% more calcium than crab meat - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium in 100 grams and crab meat has 91mg of calcium.
Does coriander seeds or crab meat contain more iron?
Coriander seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 31 times more iron than crab meat - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron in 100 grams and crab meat has 0.5mg of iron.
Does coriander seeds or crab meat contain more potassium?
Both coriander seeds and crab meat are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 390% more potassium than crab meat - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium in 100 grams and crab meat has 259mg of potassium.