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Lemon vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Lemon and Coriander

  • Lemon has more Vitamin C, however, Coriander is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin E , Iron, Folate, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Coriander covers your daily Vitamin K needs 258% more than Lemon.
  • Coriander contains 2 times less Vitamin C than Lemon. Lemon contains 53mg of Vitamin C, while Coriander contains 27mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Lemons, raw, without peel and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw.

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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.
Lemon
Lemon
1
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9
Coriander
Coriander
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Calcium +157.7%
Contains more Iron +195%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +277.5%
Contains more Zinc +733.3%
Contains more Copper +508.1%
Contains more Manganese +1320%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Lemon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 23% 6% 7% 13% 1% 2% 13% 4% 3%
Coriander
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 67% 19% 21% 46% 6% 14% 75% 56% 5%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
Contains more Calcium +157.7%
Contains more Iron +195%
Contains more Magnesium +225%
Contains more Phosphorus +200%
Contains more Potassium +277.5%
Contains more Zinc +733.3%
Contains more Copper +508.1%
Contains more Manganese +1320%
Contains more Selenium +125%

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.
Lemon
Lemon
1
:
9
Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Vitamin C +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +30572.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1014%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.3%
Contains more Folate +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Lemon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 177% 10% 5% 2% 12% 19% 9% 0% 0%
Coriander
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 +96.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +30572.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +710%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1014%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.3%
Contains more Folate +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
Lemon
1
:
4
Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Carbs +154%
Contains more Protein +93.6%
Contains more Fats +73.3%
Contains more Other +390%
Equal in Water - 92.21
Lemon
9% 89%
Protein: 1.1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 9.32 g
Water: 88.98 g
Other: 0.3 g
Coriander
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 Carbs +154%
Contains more Protein +93.6%
Contains more Fats +73.3%
Contains more Other +390%
Equal in Water - 92.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemon
Lemon
1
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2
Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2400%
Lemon
28% 8% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Coriander
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2400%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lemon Coriander Opinion
Net carbs 6.52g 0.87g Lemon
Protein 1.1g 2.13g Coriander
Fats 0.3g 0.52g Coriander
Carbs 9.32g 3.67g Lemon
Calories 29kcal 23kcal Lemon
Sugar 2.5g 0.87g Coriander
Fiber 2.8g 2.8g
Calcium 26mg 67mg Coriander
Iron 0.6mg 1.77mg Coriander
Magnesium 8mg 26mg Coriander
Phosphorus 16mg 48mg Coriander
Potassium 138mg 521mg Coriander
Sodium 2mg 46mg Lemon
Zinc 0.06mg 0.5mg Coriander
Copper 0.037mg 0.225mg Coriander
Manganese 0.03mg 0.426mg Coriander
Selenium 0.4µg 0.9µg Coriander
Vitamin A 22IU 6748IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 337µg Coriander
Vitamin E 0.15mg 2.5mg Coriander
Vitamin C 53mg 27mg Lemon
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.067mg Coriander
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 0.162mg Coriander
Vitamin B3 0.1mg 1.114mg Coriander
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.08mg 0.149mg Coriander
Folate 11µg 62µg Coriander
Vitamin K 0µg 310µg Coriander
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.014g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.275g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.089g 0.04g Lemon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lemon 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
20%
Lemon
126%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Lemon
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemon
Lemon contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemon
Lemon is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Lemon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167746/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.