Coriander Seeds vs. Thyme
Nutrition comparison of Coriander Seeds and Thyme
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
coriander seeds
versus
thyme
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in coriander seeds and thyme:
- Both coriander seeds and thyme are high in Vitamin C, calcium, calories, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Coriander seed has more thiamin, however, thyme contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Coriander seed is an excellent source of protein.
- Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Coriander Seeds (Spices, coriander seed) and Thyme (Thyme, fresh) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both coriander seeds and thyme are high in calories. Coriander seed has 195% more calories than thyme - coriander seed has 298 calories per 100 grams and thyme has 101 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, coriander seeds is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to thyme per calorie. Coriander seeds has a macronutrient ratio of 11:53:36 and for thyme, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Coriander Seeds | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 100% |
| Fat | 36% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and thyme has 56% less carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of total carbs per 100 grams and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both coriander seeds and thyme are high in dietary fiber. Coriander seed has 199% more dietary fiber than thyme - coriander seed has 41.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and thyme has 14g of dietary fiber.
Protein
protein
Coriander seed is an excellent source of protein and it has 122% more protein than thyme - coriander seed has 12.4g of protein per 100 grams and thyme has 5.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both coriander seeds and thyme are low in saturated fat - coriander seed has 0.99g of saturated fat per 100 grams and thyme has 0.47g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both coriander seeds and thyme are high in Vitamin C. Thyme has 662% more Vitamin C than coriander seed - coriander seed has 21mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and thyme has 160.1mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Thyme is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than coriander seed - thyme has 238ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and coriander seed does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Coriander seed has more thiamin, however, thyme contains more pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both coriander seeds and thyme contain significant amounts of riboflavin and niacin.
| Coriander Seeds | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.239 MG | 0.048 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.29 MG | 0.471 MG |
| Niacin | 2.13 MG | 1.824 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.409 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.348 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 45 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both coriander seeds and thyme are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 75% more calcium than thyme - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium per 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
iron
Both coriander seeds and thyme are high in iron. Thyme has a little more iron (7%) than coriander seed by weight - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron per 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both coriander seeds and thyme are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 108% more potassium than thyme - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium per 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, coriander seed has more linoleic acid than thyme per 100 grams.
| Coriander Seeds | Thyme | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.75 G | 0.085 G |
| Total | 1.75 G | 0.085 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 Thyme (Thyme, fresh) .
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FAQ
Does coriander seeds or thyme contain more calories in 100 grams?Both coriander seeds and thyme are high in calories. Coriander seed has 200% more calories than thyme - coriander seed has 298 calories in 100g and thyme has 101 calories.
Does coriander seeds or thyme have more carbohydrates?
By weight, coriander seed is high in carbohydrates and thyme has 60% fewer carbohydrates than coriander seed - coriander seed has 55g of carbs for 100g and thyme has 24.5g of carbohydrates.
Does coriander seeds or thyme contain more calcium?
Both coriander seeds and thyme are high in calcium. Coriander seed has 80% more calcium than thyme - coriander seed has 709mg of calcium in 100 grams and thyme has 405mg of calcium.
Does coriander seeds or thyme contain more iron?
Both coriander seeds and thyme are high in iron. Thyme has a little more iron ( 10%) than coriander seed by weight - coriander seed has 16.3mg of iron in 100 grams and thyme has 17.5mg of iron.
Does coriander seeds or thyme contain more potassium?
Both coriander seeds and thyme are high in potassium. Coriander seed has 110% more potassium than thyme - coriander seed has 1267mg of potassium in 100 grams and thyme has 609mg of potassium.