Hazelnut vs. Coriander Seeds

Nutrition comparison of Hazelnut and Coriander Seeds


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of hazelnut versus coriander seeds (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in hazelnut and coriander seeds:

  • Both hazelnut and coriander seeds are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Coriander seed has more riboflavin, however, hazelnut contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Coriander seed has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut.
  • Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
  • Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E.
Detailed nutritional comparison of hazelnut and coriander seeds is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both hazelnut and coriander seeds are high in calories. Hazelnut has 117% more calories than coriander seed - hazelnut has 646 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, hazelnut is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to coriander seeds for protein. Hazelnut has a macronutrient ratio of 9:10:81 and for coriander seeds, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Hazelnut Coriander Seeds
Protein 9% 11%
Carbohydrates 10% 53%
Fat 81% 36%
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carbohydrates

Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and hazelnut has 68% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - hazelnut has 17.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both hazelnut and coriander seeds are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 346% more dietary fiber than hazelnut - hazelnut 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 hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Both hazelnut and coriander seeds are high in protein. Hazelnut has 22% more protein than coriander seed - hazelnut has 15g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Coriander seed has signficantly less saturated fat than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.5g 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 453% more Vitamin C than hazelnut - hazelnut has 3.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Hazelnut and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - hazelnut has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Hazelnut is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - hazelnut has 15.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Coriander seed has more riboflavin, however, hazelnut contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both hazelnut and coriander seeds contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.

Hazelnut Coriander Seeds
Thiamin 0.338 MG 0.239 MG
Riboflavin 0.123 MG 0.29 MG
Niacin 2.05 MG 2.13 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.923 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.62 MG ~
Folate 88 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Both hazelnut and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 476% more calcium than hazelnut - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.

iron

Both hazelnut and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 273% more iron than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.

potassium

Both hazelnut and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 68% more potassium than hazelnut - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, hazelnut has more linoleic acid than coriander seed per 100 grams.

Hazelnut Coriander Seeds
other omega 6 0.06 G ~
linoleic acid 8.403 G 1.75 G
Total 8.463 G 1.75 G



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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: Hazelnut (Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) .

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FAQ

Does hazelnut or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both hazelnut and coriander seeds are high in calories. Hazelnut has 120% more calories than coriander seed - hazelnut has 646 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.

Does hazelnut or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and hazelnut has 70% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - hazelnut has 17.6g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.

Does hazelnut or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Both hazelnut and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 480% more calcium than hazelnut - hazelnut has 123mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.

Does hazelnut or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Both hazelnut and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 270% more iron than hazelnut - hazelnut has 4.4mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.

Does hazelnut or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Both hazelnut and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 70% more potassium than hazelnut - hazelnut has 755mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.