Coriander Seeds vs. Fennel
Nutrition comparison of Coriander Seeds and Fennel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coriander seeds
versus
fennel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coriander seeds and fennel:
- Both fennel and coriander seeds are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Coriander seed has more thiamin, riboflavin and niacin, however, fennel contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C, iron and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Coriander seed is high in calories and fennel has 90% less calories than coriander seed - fennel has 31 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coriander seeds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to fennel for protein. Coriander seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 12:51:37 and for fennel, 13:82:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coriander Seeds | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 51% | 82% |
| Fat | 37% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and fennel has 87% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - fennel has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both fennel and coriander seeds are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 12 times more dietary fiber than fennel - fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than fennel - fennel has 3.9g 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 898% more protein than fennel - fennel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both fennel and coriander seeds are low in saturated fat - fennel has 0.09g 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 75% more Vitamin C than fennel - fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fennel has more Vitamin A than coriander seed - fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Fennel has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Fennel has more Vitamin K than coriander seed - fennel has 62.8ug 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, fennel contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Coriander Seeds | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.239 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 2.13 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.232 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both fennel and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 13 times more calcium than fennel - fennel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Coriander seed is an excellent source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than fennel - fennel has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both fennel and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 206% more potassium than fennel - fennel has 414mg 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 fennel per 100 grams.
| Coriander Seeds | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.75 G | 0.169 G |
| Total | 1.75 G | 0.169 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 Coriander Seeds or Fennel .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) .
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FAQ
Does fennel or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Coriander seed is high in calories and fennel has 90% less calories than coriander seed - fennel has 31 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does fennel or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and fennel has 90% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - fennel has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
Does fennel or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Both fennel and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 13 times more calcium than fennel - fennel has 49mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does fennel or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Coriander seed is an abundant source of iron and it has 21 times more iron than fennel - fennel has 0.73mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does fennel or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Both fennel and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 210% more potassium than fennel - fennel has 414mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.