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Almonds vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between almonds and coriander?

  • Almonds are richer in vitamin E, copper, manganese, vitamin B2, phosphorus, magnesium, and fiber, yet coriander is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Coriander's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 258% higher.
  • Almonds have 10 times more magnesium than coriander. Almonds have 270mg of magnesium, while coriander has 26mg.
  • Almonds have a lower glycemic index than coriander.

We used Nuts, almonds 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.
Almonds
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 20% 46% 66% 75% 14% 21% 6% 56% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +938.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +301.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +40.7%
Contains more IronIron +109.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +358.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +524%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +902.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +411.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +355.6%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 90% 112% 50% 0% 17% 37% 21% 34% 34% 0% 775% 47% 7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +925.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +206%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +602.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +224.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +307%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +21%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.149mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 ProteinProtein +893%
Contains more FatsFats +9501.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +487.2%
Contains more OtherOther +101.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1990.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 g
4% 84% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11373.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30722.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
Almonds Coriander
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almonds Coriander DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 310µg 258%
Vitamin E 25.63mg 2.5mg 154%
Copper 1.031mg 0.225mg 90%
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.04g 82%
Monounsaturated fat 31.551g 0.275g 78%
Fats 49.93g 0.52g 76%
Manganese 2.179mg 0.426mg 76%
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.162mg 75%
Phosphorus 481mg 48mg 62%
Magnesium 270mg 26mg 58%
Fiber 12.5g 2.8g 39%
Protein 21.15g 2.13g 38%
Vitamin A 0µg 337µg 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 27mg 30%
Calories 579kcal 23kcal 28%
Zinc 3.12mg 0.5mg 24%
Iron 3.71mg 1.77mg 24%
Calcium 269mg 67mg 20%
Saturated fat 3.802g 0.014g 17%
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 1.114mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.067mg 12%
Choline 52.1mg 12.8mg 7%
Selenium 4.1µg 0.9µg 6%
Potassium 733mg 521mg 6%
Carbs 21.55g 3.67g 6%
Folate 44µg 62µg 5%
Sodium 1mg 46mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 0.57mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.149mg 1%
Net carbs 9.05g 0.87g N/A
Sugar 4.35g 0.87g N/A
Starch 0.72g 0%
Trans fat 0.015g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0%
Threonine 0.601mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0%
Leucine 1.473mg 0%
Lysine 0.568mg 0%
Methionine 0.157mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 0%
Valine 0.855mg 0%
Histidine 0.539mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds Coriander
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
78%
Almonds
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.48g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.788g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almonds
Almonds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.