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Coriander seed

Coriandrum sativum

Also known as coriander seed, dhania, cilantro seed

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The dried fruit of Coriandrum sativum, the same plant whose leaves are sold as cilantro, though the seed tastes citrusy and warm rather than green. The USDA entry is per 100 g of seed; a teaspoon is around two grams.

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Potential health benefits

Best supported: Limited

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Digestive comfort

Gut & Digestive Health
Limited evidence

Coriander appears as one ingredient in multi-herb preparations trialled for irritable bowel syndrome and functional dyspepsia, some of which report symptom improvement. Because it is almost never tested alone, its own contribution cannot be separated out.

Limited evidence. Early human work, or mostly lab and animal research.

2 sources

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Blood glucose response

Blood Sugar & Metabolic Health
Insufficient evidence

Coriander seed is promoted for blood sugar control almost entirely on the basis of rodent studies. Human trials are essentially absent, so there is nothing here to rate.

Insufficient evidence. Not enough human research to say anything useful yet.

No source is attached to this association yet, so it is rated insufficient by default. It is listed because people commonly ask about it — not because there is evidence for it.

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Key nutrients

Nutrient content per 100 grams
NutrientAmount% DV
Macronutrients
Calories298 kcal15%
Protein12.4 g25%
Total fat17.8 g23%
Carbohydrate55 g20%
Fibre41.9 g150%
Water8.86 g—
Fats
Saturated fat0.99 g5%
Monounsaturated fat13.6 g—
Polyunsaturated fat1.75 g—
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Linoleic acid (omega-6)1.75 g—
Vitamins
Vitamin A0 µg0%
Vitamin C21 mg23%
Vitamin D0 µg0%
Thiamin (B1)0.239 mg20%
Riboflavin (B2)0.29 mg22%
Niacin (B3)2.13 mg13%
Folate0 µg0%
Vitamin B120 µg0%
Minerals
Calcium709 mg55%
Iron16.3 mg91%
Magnesium330 mg79%
Phosphorus409 mg33%
Potassium1267 mg27%
Sodium35 mg2%
Zinc4.7 mg43%
Copper0.975 mg108%
Manganese1.9 mg83%
Selenium26.2 µg48%
Other measured compounds
Ash6.02 g—

Nutrient values are per 100 g of the USDA reference entry named on this page and vary with variety, growing conditions, storage and preparation.

Source record: Spices, coriander seed (USDA FoodData Central, FDC ID 170922).

% DV uses the FDA Daily Values for adults and children aged 4 and over. A dash means no Daily Value has been established for that nutrient.

Bioactive compounds

Compounds present in meaningful amounts. Presence is banded rather than quantified, because whole-food levels vary enormously with variety, growing conditions, storage and preparation.

How preparation changes things

Only effects with real support are listed. If a preparation method is missing, it is because nothing dependable is documented — not because it makes no difference.

  • roastedChanges aroma compounds

    Dry-toasting seed before grinding changes its aroma profile substantially, developing nutty and citrus notes. This is a flavour change with no demonstrated nutritional consequence.

Things to know

Allergies, interactions and intake concerns. Every food gets this section — a reference where everything is uniformly good is not a reference.

  • Allergy

    Carrot-family allergy and cross-reactivity

    Coriander is an Apiaceae species, and allergy to it is documented including anaphylaxis, often alongside sensitivity to celery, carrot, fennel, aniseed or mugwort pollen.

  • Worth knowing

    Seed and leaf are not interchangeable

    In much of the world "coriander" means the leaf and in North America it means the seed. They differ completely in flavour and compound profile, and research on one says nothing about the other.

  • Interaction

    Theoretical additive effect with glucose-lowering drugs

    Animal work reports glucose-lowering effects, which has not been confirmed in people. At supplement doses an additive effect with diabetes medication cannot be ruled out.