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Ground Coriander

Ground coriander is a powder made from coriander seeds and used as a warm, citrusy seasoning in savory dishes.

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About Ground Coriander

Ground coriander is a powder made by milling dried coriander seeds. It is used in curry and spice blends, rubs, soups, stews, sauces, pickles, vegetable dishes, legumes, and meat preparations.

It is usually beige, tan, or light brown, with a soft, sandy texture and a warm aroma that may suggest citrus, nuts, or gentle sweetness. Flavour varies with seed quality, roasting, freshness, and grinding, so the exact sensory balance is not fixed.

Ground coriander may be added early for rounded flavour or later for a more noticeable aroma. It is sold as a loose powder in jars, packets, or bulk form; toasting, sieving, infusion, or incorporation into a finished recipe can change its texture, aroma, and distribution.

Ingredient type
seasoning

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English

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Ground Coriander nutrition & diet

Ground Coriander nutritional value

Coriander seed, dried, ground

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the stated food form.

Calories
321.2kcal
Protein
12.4g
Carbs
8.4g
Fat
17.8g

Reference values apply to the named food form, not every preparation, variety or brand. © Food Standards Australia New Zealand. AFCD Release 3, food F003190. Available carbohydrate excludes sugar alcohols; energy converted from kJ to kcal (÷4.184). Australian data may not be appropriate for use in other countries. There are limitations associated with food composition databases. Food composition data used in the database or databases may represent an average of the nutrient content of a particular sample of foods and ingredients, determined at a particular time. The nutrient composition of foods and ingredients can vary substantially between batches and brands because of a number of factors, including changes in season, processing practices and ingredient source, and methods of calculation. Data licensed under the FSANZ Data User Licence Agreement, based on CC BY-SA 3.0 AU: https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/science-data/monitoringnutrients/afcd/datauserlicenceagreement.

Portions & preparation

Use a reference for ground coriander seed, not fresh coriander leaf or a curry blend. The powder is generally incorporated during cooking or sprinkled as a seasoning; roasting or dry-toasting can alter its aroma. Compare the actual recipe when oil, salt, sweeteners, or other ingredients are added.

Compare the right form: Match plain milled coriander seed used as a spice, distinguishing it from coriander leaf, curry powder, and mixed seasoning blends.

Diet considerations

Pure ground coriander seed is plant-derived. Compatibility changes when it is packaged with cereal ingredients, sweeteners, dairy, animal flavorings, or other spices, or used in a coated preparation. A seasoning-sized portion usually produces a limited carbohydrate contribution; the complete recipe determines the pattern.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    May be compatible
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · May be compatible
May fit a paleo pattern, depending on the cut or form, processing and added ingredients.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Australian Food Composition Database, Release 3, 2025 — Coriander seed, dried, ground ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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