Coriander Seeds vs. Oregano
Nutrition comparison of Coriander Seeds and Oregano
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coriander seeds
versus
oregano
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coriander seeds and oregano:
- Both coriander seeds and oregano are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Oregano has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than coriander seed.
- Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both coriander seeds and oregano are high in calories. Coriander seed has 12% more calories than oregano - coriander seed has 298 calories per 100 grams and oregano has 265 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coriander seeds is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to oregano for protein. Coriander seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for oregano, 13:88:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coriander Seeds | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 88% |
| Fat | 36% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both coriander seeds and oregano are high in carbohydrates. Oregano has 25% more carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of total carbs per 100 grams and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both coriander seeds and oregano are high in dietary fiber. Oregano is very similar to coriander seed for dietary fiber - coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oregano has 42.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than oregano - oregano has 4.1g of sugar per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both coriander seeds and oregano are high in protein. Coriander seed has 37% more protein than oregano - coriander seed has 12.4g of protein per 100 grams and oregano has 9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Coriander seeds and oregano contain similar amounts of saturated fat - coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oregano has 1.6g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 813% more Vitamin C than oregano - coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oregano has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Oregano has signficantly more Vitamin A than coriander seed - oregano has 85ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - oregano has 18.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Oregano is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than coriander seed - oregano has 621.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Oregano has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both coriander seeds and oregano contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.
| Coriander Seeds | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.239 MG | 0.177 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 MG | 0.528 MG |
| Niacin | 2.13 MG | 4.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.921 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 1.044 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 237 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both coriander seeds and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 125% more calcium than coriander seed - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium per 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
iron
Both coriander seeds and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 125% more iron than coriander seed - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron per 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both coriander seeds and oregano are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 27% more potassium than - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium per 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, coriander seed has more linoleic acid than oregano per 100 grams.
| Coriander Seeds | Oregano | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.75 G | 0.748 G |
| Total | 1.75 G | 0.748 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 Oregano (Spices, oregano, dried) .
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FAQ
Does coriander seeds or oregano contain more calories in 100 grams?Both coriander seeds and oregano are high in calories. Coriander seed has 10% more calories than oregano - coriander seed has 298 calories in 100g and oregano has 265 calories.
Does coriander seeds or oregano have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both coriander seeds and oregano are high in carbohydrates. oregano has 30% more carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of carbs for 100g and oregano has 68.9g of carbohydrates.
Does coriander seeds or oregano contain more calcium?
Both coriander seeds and oregano are high in calcium. Oregano has 130% more calcium than coriander seed - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium in 100 grams and oregano has 1597mg of calcium.
Does coriander seeds or oregano contain more iron?
Both coriander seeds and oregano are high in iron. Oregano has 130% more iron than coriander seed - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron in 100 grams and oregano has 36.8mg of iron.
Does coriander seeds or oregano contain more potassium?
Both coriander seeds and oregano are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 30% more potassium than - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium in 100 grams and oregano has 1260mg of potassium.