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Garden cress vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Garden cress and Coriander different?

  • Garden cress is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Manganese, while Coriander is higher in Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Iron.
  • Garden cress covers your daily need of Vitamin K 193% more than Coriander.
  • Garden cress contains 3 times more Vitamin C than Coriander. Garden cress contains 69mg of Vitamin C, while Coriander contains 27mg.

Cress, garden, raw and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw types were 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 +20.9%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Contains more Manganese +29.8%
Contains more Iron +36.2%
Contains more Zinc +117.4%
Contains more Copper +32.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 49% 28% 33% 54% 2% 7% 57% 73% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 67% 19% 21% 46% 6% 14% 75% 56% 5%
Contains more Calcium +20.9%
Contains more Magnesium +46.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +58.3%
Contains more Potassium +16.3%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Contains more Manganese +29.8%
Contains more Iron +36.2%
Contains more Zinc +117.4%
Contains more Copper +32.4%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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 C +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.8%
Contains more Folate +29%
Contains more Vitamin K +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 6748
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 416% 14% 0% 230% 20% 60% 19% 15% 57% 60% 0% 1355%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65.8%
Contains more Folate +29%
Contains more Vitamin K +74.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +257.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.5%
Equal in Vitamin A - 6748

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +22.1%
Contains more Fats +34.6%
Contains more Carbs +49.9%
Contains more Other +22.4%
Equal in Water - 92.21
3% 6% 89% 2%
Protein: 2.6 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 5.5 g
Water: 89.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
Contains more Protein +22.1%
Contains more Fats +34.6%
Contains more Carbs +49.9%
Contains more Other +22.4%
Equal in Water - 92.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.1%
5% 49% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.023 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.239 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.228 g
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +470%
Contains less Saturated Fat -39.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Garden cress Coriander Opinion
Net carbs 4.4g 0.87g Garden cress
Protein 2.6g 2.13g Garden cress
Fats 0.7g 0.52g Garden cress
Carbs 5.5g 3.67g Garden cress
Calories 32kcal 23kcal Garden cress
Sugar 4.4g 0.87g Coriander
Fiber 1.1g 2.8g Coriander
Calcium 81mg 67mg Garden cress
Iron 1.3mg 1.77mg Coriander
Magnesium 38mg 26mg Garden cress
Phosphorus 76mg 48mg Garden cress
Potassium 606mg 521mg Garden cress
Sodium 14mg 46mg Garden cress
Zinc 0.23mg 0.5mg Coriander
Copper 0.17mg 0.225mg Coriander
Manganese 0.553mg 0.426mg Garden cress
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 6917IU 6748IU Garden cress
Vitamin A RAE 346µg 337µg Garden cress
Vitamin E 0.7mg 2.5mg Coriander
Vitamin C 69mg 27mg Garden cress
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.067mg Garden cress
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.162mg Garden cress
Vitamin B3 1mg 1.114mg Coriander
Vitamin B5 0.242mg 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.149mg Garden cress
Folate 80µg 62µg Garden cress
Vitamin K 541.9µg 310µg Garden cress
Saturated Fat 0.023g 0.014g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.239g 0.275g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.228g 0.04g Garden cress

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Garden cress Coriander
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
187%
Garden cress
126%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Garden cress
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Garden cress
Garden cress contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Garden cress
Garden cress is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Garden cress
Garden cress is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Garden cress
Garden cress is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.009g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Garden cress - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168407/nutrients
  2. Coriander - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169997/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.