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Cayenne pepper vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cayenne pepper and Coriander?

  • Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3, yet Coriander is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 194% higher.
  • Cayenne pepper has 16 times more Vitamin B6 than Coriander. Cayenne pepper has 2.45mg of Vitamin B6, while Coriander has 0.149mg.

We used Spices, pepper, red or cayenne and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw types in this comparison.

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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 +120.9%
Contains more Iron +340.7%
Contains more Magnesium +484.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +510.4%
Contains more Potassium +286.6%
Contains less Sodium -34.8%
Contains more Zinc +396%
Contains more Copper +65.8%
Contains more Manganese +369.5%
Contains more Selenium +877.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 67% 19% 21% 46% 6% 14% 75% 56% 5%
Contains more Calcium +120.9%
Contains more Iron +340.7%
Contains more Magnesium +484.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +510.4%
Contains more Potassium +286.6%
Contains less Sodium -34.8%
Contains more Zinc +396%
Contains more Copper +65.8%
Contains more Manganese +369.5%
Contains more Selenium +877.8%

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 +516.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1093.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +183%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +389.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +467.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +681.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1544.3%
Contains more Folate +71%
Contains more Vitamin K +286.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
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 A +516.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +1093.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +183%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +389.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +467.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +681.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1544.3%
Contains more Folate +71%
Contains more Vitamin K +286.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +463.8%
Contains more Fats +3221.2%
Contains more Carbs +1443.1%
Contains more Other +310.9%
Contains more Water +1045.5%
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 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 +463.8%
Contains more Fats +3221.2%
Contains more Carbs +1443.1%
Contains more Other +310.9%
Contains more Water +1045.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20825%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20825%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cayenne pepper Coriander Opinion
Net carbs 29.43g 0.87g Cayenne pepper
Protein 12.01g 2.13g Cayenne pepper
Fats 17.27g 0.52g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 56.63g 3.67g Cayenne pepper
Calories 318kcal 23kcal Cayenne pepper
Sugar 10.34g 0.87g Coriander
Fiber 27.2g 2.8g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 148mg 67mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 7.8mg 1.77mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 152mg 26mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 293mg 48mg Cayenne pepper
Potassium 2014mg 521mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 30mg 46mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 2.48mg 0.5mg Cayenne pepper
Copper 0.373mg 0.225mg Cayenne pepper
Manganese 2mg 0.426mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.8µg 0.9µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 41610IU 6748IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 2081µg 337µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg 2.5mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 76.4mg 27mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.328mg 0.067mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B2 0.919mg 0.162mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 8.701mg 1.114mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 2.45mg 0.149mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 106µg 62µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin K 80.3µg 310µg Coriander
Saturated Fat 3.26g 0.014g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 2.75g 0.275g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 8.37g 0.04g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cayenne pepper Coriander
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
388%
Cayenne pepper
126%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Cayenne pepper
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.246g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.