Pistachio vs. Coriander Seeds
Nutrition comparison of Pistachio and Coriander Seeds
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pistachio
versus
coriander seeds
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pistachio and coriander seeds:
- Both pistachio and coriander seeds are high in calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pistachio has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both pistachio and coriander seeds are high in calories. Pistachio has 92% more calories than coriander seed - pistachio has 572 calories per 100 grams and coriander seed has 298 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pistachio is much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to coriander seeds for protein. Pistachio has a macronutrient ratio of 14:19:68 and for coriander seeds, 11:53:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pistachio | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 14% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 19% | 53% |
| Fat | 68% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and pistachio has 49% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - pistachio has 28.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pistachio and coriander seeds are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 307% more dietary fiber than pistachio - pistachio has 10.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Coriander seed has less sugar than pistachio - pistachio has 7.7g of sugar per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both pistachio and coriander seeds are high in protein. Pistachio has 70% more protein than coriander seed - pistachio has 21.1g of protein per 100 grams and coriander seed has 12.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pistachio is high in saturated fat and coriander seed has 82% less saturated fat than pistachio - pistachio has 5.6g 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 600% more Vitamin C than pistachio - pistachio has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pistachio has more Vitamin A than coriander seed - pistachio has 13ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pistachio has more Vitamin E than coriander seed - pistachio has 2.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Pistachio has more Vitamin K than coriander seed - pistachio has 13.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pistachio has more thiamin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both pistachio and coriander seeds contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Pistachio | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.695 MG | 0.239 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.234 MG | 0.29 MG |
| Niacin | 1.373 MG | 2.13 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.513 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.122 MG | ~ |
| Folate | 51 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both pistachio and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 563% more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
iron
Both pistachio and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 305% more iron than pistachio - pistachio has 4mg of iron per 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
potassium
Both pistachio and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 27% more potassium than - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium per 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pistachio has more linoleic acid than coriander seed per 100 grams.
| Pistachio | Coriander Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.005 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 13.125 G | 1.75 G |
| Total | 13.13 G | 1.75 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: Pistachio (Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added) and Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) .
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FAQ
Does pistachio or coriander seeds contain more calories in 100 grams?Both pistachio and coriander seeds are high in calories. Pistachio has 90% more calories than coriander seed - pistachio has 572 calories in 100g and coriander seed has 298 calories.
Does pistachio or coriander seeds have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and pistachio has 50% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - pistachio has 28.3g of carbs for 100g and coriander seed has 55g of carbohydrates.
Does pistachio or coriander seeds contain more calcium?
Both pistachio and coriander seeds are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 560% more calcium than pistachio - pistachio has 107mg of calcium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 709mg of calcium.
Does pistachio or coriander seeds contain more iron?
Both pistachio and coriander seeds are high in iron. Coriander seed has 310% more iron than pistachio - pistachio has 4mg of iron in 100 grams and coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron.
Does pistachio or coriander seeds contain more potassium?
Both pistachio and coriander seeds are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 30% more potassium than - pistachio has 1007mg of potassium in 100 grams and coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium.