Coriander Seeds vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Coriander Seeds and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coriander seeds
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coriander seeds and cucumber:
- Coriander seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Coriander seed is high in calories and cucumber has 95% less calories than coriander seed - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coriander seeds is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Coriander seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coriander Seeds | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 80% |
| Fat | 36% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and cucumber has 93% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Coriander seed is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 82 times more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than cucumber - cucumber has 1.7g 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 18 times more protein than cucumber - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and coriander seeds are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g 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 650% more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cucumber and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cucumber and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cucumber has more Vitamin K than coriander seed - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Coriander seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, cucumber contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Coriander Seeds | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.239 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 2.13 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Coriander seed is an excellent source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Coriander seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 57 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
potassium
Coriander seed is an excellent source of potassium and it has 762% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, coriander seed has more linoleic acid than cucumber per 100 grams.
| Coriander Seeds | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.75 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 1.75 G | 0.028 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 Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cucumber or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Coriander seed is high in calories and cucumber has 100% less calories than coriander seed - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does cucumber or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and cucumber has 90% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
Does cucumber or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Coriander seed is a rich source of calcium and it has 43 times more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does cucumber or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Coriander seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 57 times more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does cucumber or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Coriander seed is a rich source of potassium and it has 760% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.