Coriander Seeds vs. Parsley
Nutrition comparison of Coriander Seeds and Parsley
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coriander seeds
versus
parsley
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coriander seeds and parsley:
- Both parsley and coriander seeds are high in Vitamin C, calcium, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Coriander seed has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, parsley contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of protein.
- Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin K.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Coriander seed is high in calories and parsley has 88% less calories than coriander seed - parsley has 36 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coriander seeds is lighter in protein, lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to parsley per calorie. Coriander seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 12:51:37 and for parsley, 27:57:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coriander Seeds | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 51% | 57% |
| Fat | 37% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and parsley has 88% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - parsley has 6.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both parsley and coriander seeds are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 11 times more dietary fiber than parsley - parsley has 3.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Parsley and coriander seeds contain similar amounts of sugar - parsley has 0.85g 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 316% more protein than parsley - parsley has 3g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both parsley and coriander seeds are low in saturated fat - parsley has 0.13g of saturated fat per 100 grams and coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both parsley and coriander seeds are high in Vitamin C. Parsley has 533% more Vitamin C than coriander seed - parsley has 133mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than coriander seed - parsley has 421ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Parsley has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - parsley has 0.75mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Parsley is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than coriander seed - parsley has 1640ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Coriander seed has more thiamin and riboflavin, however, parsley contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both coriander seeds and parsley contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Coriander Seeds | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.239 MG | 0.086 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Niacin | 2.13 MG | 1.313 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.09 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 152 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both parsley and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 414% more calcium than parsley - parsley has 138mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Both parsley and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 163% more iron than parsley - parsley has 6.2mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both parsley and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 129% more potassium than parsley - parsley has 554mg 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 parsley per 100 grams.
| Coriander Seeds | Parsley | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.75 G | 0.115 G |
| Total | 1.75 G | 0.115 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).
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Parsley (Parsley, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does parsley or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Coriander seed is high in calories and parsley has 90% less calories than coriander seed - parsley has 36 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does parsley or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and parsley has 90% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - parsley has 6.3g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
Does parsley or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Both parsley and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 410% more calcium than parsley - parsley has 138mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does parsley or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Both parsley and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 160% more iron than parsley - parsley has 6.2mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does parsley or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Both parsley and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 130% more potassium than parsley - parsley has 554mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.