Amaranth leaves vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are amaranth leaves and coriander different?
- Amaranth leaves are richer in vitamin K, manganese, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, iron, and folate, while coriander is higher in vitamin A, vitamin B5, and copper.
- Amaranth leaves cover your daily need for vitamin K, 692% more than coriander.
- Amaranth leaves contain 3 times more calcium than coriander. Amaranth leaves contain 215mg of calcium, while coriander contains 67mg.
Amaranth leaves, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +111.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +17.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +80% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +107.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +60.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +28.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +267.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +37.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +130.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +148.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +69.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +790.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.46 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
4.02 g
Water:
91.69 g
Other:
1.5 g
Protein:
2.13 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
3.67 g
Water:
92.21 g
Other:
1.47 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +57.6% |
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Carbs
~3.67g
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Water
~92.21g
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Other
~1.47g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.091 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.147 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.04 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +267.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +261.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1140µg | 310µg | 692% |
| Vitamin A | 146µg | 337µg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.885mg | 0.426mg | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 43.3mg | 27mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.5mg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 215mg | 67mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 11% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.064mg | 0.57mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 55mg | 26mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2.32mg | 1.77mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.162mg | 0.225mg | 7% |
| Folate | 85µg | 62µg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.027mg | 0.067mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.192mg | 0.149mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.658mg | 1.114mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 611mg | 521mg | 3% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 20mg | 46mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.147g | 0.04g | 1% |
| Protein | 2.46g | 2.13g | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 23kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.33g | 0.52g | 0% |
| Carbs | 4.02g | 3.67g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 4.02g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 50mg | 48mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.9µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.158mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.091g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.275g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.099mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.119mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.137mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.052mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories 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
247%
94%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth leaves is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves 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.