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Cinnamon vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cinnamon and Coriander

  • Cinnamon has more Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, Iron, Copper, and Zinc, however, Coriander is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, and Folate.
  • Cinnamon covers your daily Manganese needs 741% more than Coriander.
  • Coriander contains 19 times less Fiber than Cinnamon. Cinnamon contains 53.1g of Fiber, while Coriander contains 2.8g.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, cinnamon, ground 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.
Contains more Calcium +1395.5%
Contains more Iron +370.1%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Zinc +266%
Contains more Copper +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +4000%
Contains more Selenium +244.4%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 67% 19% 21% 46% 6% 14% 75% 56% 5%
Contains more Calcium +1395.5%
Contains more Iron +370.1%
Contains more Magnesium +130.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +33.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Zinc +266%
Contains more Copper +50.7%
Contains more Manganese +4000%
Contains more Selenium +244.4%
Contains more Potassium +20.9%

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 B3 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2187.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +610.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +295.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.2%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +893.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.5
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.149
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 47% 0% 13% 6% 10% 25% 22% 37% 5% 0% 78%
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 B3 +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2187.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +610.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +204.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +295.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.2%
Contains more Folate +933.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +893.6%
Equal in Vitamin E - 2.5
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.149

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +87.3%
Contains more Fats +138.5%
Contains more Carbs +2095.9%
Contains more Other +144.9%
Contains more Water +771.6%
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 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 +87.3%
Contains more Fats +138.5%
Contains more Carbs +2095.9%
Contains more Other +144.9%
Contains more Water +771.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.8%
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +70%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cinnamon Coriander Opinion
Net carbs 27.49g 0.87g Cinnamon
Protein 3.99g 2.13g Cinnamon
Fats 1.24g 0.52g Cinnamon
Carbs 80.59g 3.67g Cinnamon
Calories 247kcal 23kcal Cinnamon
Fructose 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 2.17g 0.87g Coriander
Fiber 53.1g 2.8g Cinnamon
Calcium 1002mg 67mg Cinnamon
Iron 8.32mg 1.77mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 60mg 26mg Cinnamon
Phosphorus 64mg 48mg Cinnamon
Potassium 431mg 521mg Coriander
Sodium 10mg 46mg Cinnamon
Zinc 1.83mg 0.5mg Cinnamon
Copper 0.339mg 0.225mg Cinnamon
Manganese 17.466mg 0.426mg Cinnamon
Selenium 3.1µg 0.9µg Cinnamon
Vitamin A 295IU 6748IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 15µg 337µg Coriander
Vitamin E 2.32mg 2.5mg Coriander
Vitamin C 3.8mg 27mg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.022mg 0.067mg Coriander
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.162mg Coriander
Vitamin B3 1.332mg 1.114mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.358mg 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.158mg 0.149mg Cinnamon
Folate 6µg 62µg Coriander
Vitamin K 31.2µg 310µg Coriander
Tryptophan 0.049mg Cinnamon
Threonine 0.136mg Cinnamon
Isoleucine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Leucine 0.253mg Cinnamon
Lysine 0.243mg Cinnamon
Methionine 0.078mg Cinnamon
Phenylalanine 0.146mg Cinnamon
Valine 0.224mg Cinnamon
Histidine 0.117mg Cinnamon
Saturated Fat 0.345g 0.014g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.246g 0.275g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.068g 0.04g Cinnamon
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cinnamon 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
21%
Cinnamon
126%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
318%
Cinnamon
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.331g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is relatively richer in minerals
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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.