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Coriander vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Coriander and Peppermint different?

  • Coriander is higher in Vitamin A RAE, however, Peppermint is richer in Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Folate, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B2, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Peppermint is 41% higher.
  • Coriander contains 2 times more Vitamin A RAE than Peppermint. While Coriander contains 337µg of Vitamin A RAE, Peppermint contains only 212µg.

Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Peppermint, fresh are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +262.7%
Contains more Iron +187%
Contains more Magnesium +207.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.1%
Contains less Sodium -32.6%
Contains more Zinc +122%
Contains more Copper +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +176.1%
Equal in Potassium - 569
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 67% 19% 21% 46% 6% 14% 75% 56% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Contains more Calcium +262.7%
Contains more Iron +187%
Contains more Magnesium +207.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +52.1%
Contains less Sodium -32.6%
Contains more Zinc +122%
Contains more Copper +46.2%
Contains more Manganese +176.1%
Equal in Potassium - 569

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.1%
Contains more Folate +83.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 405% 50% 0% 90% 17% 38% 21% 35% 35% 47% 0% 776%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +17.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +64.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.1%
Contains more Folate +83.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Protein +76.1%
Contains more Fats +80.8%
Contains more Carbs +305.7%
Contains more Other +20.4%
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
Contains more Water +17.2%
Contains more Protein +76.1%
Contains more Fats +80.8%
Contains more Carbs +305.7%
Contains more Other +20.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1170%
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1170%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coriander Peppermint
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Peppermint Opinion
Net carbs 0.87g 6.89g Peppermint
Protein 2.13g 3.75g Peppermint
Fats 0.52g 0.94g Peppermint
Carbs 3.67g 14.89g Peppermint
Calories 23kcal 70kcal Peppermint
Sugar 0.87g Peppermint
Fiber 2.8g 8g Peppermint
Calcium 67mg 243mg Peppermint
Iron 1.77mg 5.08mg Peppermint
Magnesium 26mg 80mg Peppermint
Phosphorus 48mg 73mg Peppermint
Potassium 521mg 569mg Peppermint
Sodium 46mg 31mg Peppermint
Zinc 0.5mg 1.11mg Peppermint
Copper 0.225mg 0.329mg Peppermint
Manganese 0.426mg 1.176mg Peppermint
Selenium 0.9µg Coriander
Vitamin A 6748IU 4248IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 337µg 212µg Coriander
Vitamin E 2.5mg Coriander
Vitamin C 27mg 31.8mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.082mg Peppermint
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.266mg Peppermint
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 1.706mg Peppermint
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.338mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.129mg Coriander
Folate 62µg 114µg Peppermint
Vitamin K 310µg Coriander
Tryptophan 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.246g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 0.033g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.508g Peppermint

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander Peppermint
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Coriander
51%
Peppermint
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
70%
Peppermint

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peppermint
Peppermint is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.232g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Coriander - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169997/nutrients
  2. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.