Coriander Seeds vs. Paprika
Nutrition comparison of Coriander Seeds and Paprika
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coriander seeds
versus
paprika
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coriander seeds and paprika:
- Both coriander seeds and paprika are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Coriander seed has 54% less saturated fat than paprika.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Paprika has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than coriander seed.
- Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin E.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Paprika (Spices, paprika) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both coriander seeds and paprika are high in calories. Coriander seed has a little more calories (6%) than paprika by weight - coriander seed has 298 calories per 100 grams and paprika has 282 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coriander seeds is heavier in fat and similar to paprika for protein and carbs. Coriander seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for paprika, 14:55:31 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coriander Seeds | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 55% |
| Fat | 36% | 31% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both coriander seeds and paprika are high in carbohydrates. Coriander seed is very similar to paprika for carbohydrates - coriander seed has 55g of total carbs per 100 grams and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both coriander seeds and paprika are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 20% more dietary fiber than paprika - coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and paprika has 34.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than paprika - paprika has 10.3g of sugar per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both coriander seeds and paprika are high in protein. Paprika has 14% more protein than coriander seed - coriander seed has 12.4g of protein per 100 grams and paprika has 14.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Coriander seed has 54% less saturated fat than paprika - coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat per 100 grams and paprika has 2.1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 22 times more Vitamin C than paprika - coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and paprika has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than coriander seed - paprika has 2463ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Paprika is an excellent source of Vitamin E and it has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - paprika has 29.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Paprika has signficantly more Vitamin K than coriander seed - paprika has 80.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Paprika has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both coriander seeds and paprika contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Coriander Seeds | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.239 MG | 0.33 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 MG | 1.23 MG |
| Niacin | 2.13 MG | 10.06 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 2.51 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 2.141 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 49 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both coriander seeds and paprika are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 210% more calcium than paprika - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium per 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
iron
Both coriander seeds and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 30% more iron than coriander seed - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron per 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
potassium
Both coriander seeds and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 128% more potassium than - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium per 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, paprika has more linoleic acid than coriander seed per 100 grams.
| Coriander Seeds | Paprika | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.75 G | 7.314 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.047 G |
| Total | 1.75 G | 7.361 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 Paprika (Spices, paprika) .
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FAQ
Does coriander seeds or paprika contain more calories in 100 grams?Both coriander seeds and paprika are high in calories. Coriander seed has a little more calories ( 10%) than paprika by weight - coriander seed has 298 calories in 100g and paprika has 282 calories.
Does coriander seeds or paprika have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both coriander seeds and paprika are high in carbohydrates. coriander seed is very similar to paprika for carbohydrates - coriander seed has 55g of carbs for 100g and paprika has 54g of carbohydrates.
Does coriander seeds or paprika contain more calcium?
Both coriander seeds and paprika are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 210% more calcium than paprika - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium in 100 grams and paprika has 229mg of calcium.
Does coriander seeds or paprika contain more iron?
Both coriander seeds and paprika are high in iron. Paprika has 30% more iron than coriander seed - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron in 100 grams and paprika has 21.1mg of iron.
Does coriander seeds or paprika contain more potassium?
Both coriander seeds and paprika are high in potassium. Paprika has 130% more potassium than - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium in 100 grams and paprika has 2280mg of potassium.