Coriander seeds are the dried fruit of Coriandrum sativum — quite different in flavour from the fresh leaves, with a warm, citrusy, slightly floral character from linalool and pinene. Per tablespoon they provide useful iron, manganese, and calcium. They are one of the most widely used spices globally, central to Indian, Middle Eastern, and Latin American cooking.
Toast whole seeds in a dry pan for 30-60 seconds until fragrant, then grind fresh; pre-ground coriander loses its aroma quickly. Use in curry blends, marinades, pickling, and bread.
Where Coriander seeds Stands Out
Macronutrients per 100g
Vitamins & Minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100g | % Daily Value* | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potassium | 1,270 mg | 64% | |
| Calcium | 709 mg | 89% | |
| Phosphorus | 409 mg | 58% | |
| Magnesium | 330 mg | 88% | |
| Selenium | 26.0 µg | 47% | |
| Vitamin C | 21.0 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 117% | |
| Zinc | 4.70 mg | 47% | |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.10 mg | 13% | |
| Manganese | 1.90 mg | 95% | |
| Copper | 0.970 mg | 97% | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.290 mg | 21% | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.240 mg | 22% | |
| Folate | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A (RE) | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.000 µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 13.6 g | — | |
| Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) | 1.75 g | — | |
| Trans fat | 0.000 g | — | |
| Maltose | 0.000 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0.000 mg | — | |
| Retinol (vitamin A) | 0.000 µg | 0% |
* % Daily Value is the proportion of an adult
EU Nutrient Reference Value (NRV) supplied by 100g of this food.
NRVs are the labelling standard — the same basis as the “%RI” figures printed on
food packaging — so these percentages are directly comparable with a shop label.
They are a single adult figure and do not vary by age or sex, which is why they
sometimes differ from UK dietary reference values: the NRV for vitamin C is 80mg
where the UK RNI is 40mg. When Nutriofia assesses your own intake in the
reports and trackers, it uses the age- and sex-specific UK values instead.
Fibre is shown without a percentage. Our fibre values use the UK
Englyst NSP method, while the published 30g daily goal is an AOAC figure — the two
are measured differently and a single percentage would mislead.
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