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Amaranth grain vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Amaranth grain and Coriander?

  • Amaranth grain is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Selenium, yet Coriander is higher in Vitamin E , Potassium, Vitamin B2, Folate, Copper, and Vitamin B3.
  • Amaranth grain's daily need coverage for Manganese is 19% more.
  • Amaranth grain has 6 times more Selenium than Coriander. While Amaranth grain has 5.5µg of Selenium, Coriander has only 0.9µg.

We used Amaranth grain, cooked and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw types 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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
7
:
3
Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.3%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Zinc +72%
Contains more Manganese +100.5%
Contains more Selenium +511.1%
Contains more Calcium +42.6%
Contains more Potassium +285.9%
Contains more Copper +51%
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Coriander
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 67% 19% 21% 46% 6% 14% 75% 56% 5%
Contains more Iron +18.6%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.3%
Contains less Sodium -87%
Contains more Zinc +72%
Contains more Manganese +100.5%
Contains more Selenium +511.1%
Contains more Calcium +42.6%
Contains more Potassium +285.9%
Contains more Copper +51%

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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
0
:
12
Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Vitamin E +1215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +374%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.9%
Contains more Folate +181.8%
Amaranth grain
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 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 E +1215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +374%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.9%
Contains more Folate +181.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
3
:
2
Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Protein +78.4%
Contains more Fats +203.8%
Contains more Carbs +409.3%
Contains more Water +22.7%
Contains more Other +90.9%
Amaranth grain
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 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 Protein +78.4%
Contains more Fats +203.8%
Contains more Carbs +409.3%
Contains more Water +22.7%
Contains more Other +90.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Coriander Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 0.87g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 2.13g Amaranth grain
Fats 1.58g 0.52g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 3.67g Amaranth grain
Calories 102kcal 23kcal Amaranth grain
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Sugar 0.87g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 2.8g Coriander
Calcium 47mg 67mg Coriander
Iron 2.1mg 1.77mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 26mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 48mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 521mg Coriander
Sodium 6mg 46mg Amaranth grain
Zinc 0.86mg 0.5mg Amaranth grain
Copper 0.149mg 0.225mg Coriander
Manganese 0.854mg 0.426mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 0.9µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 6748IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 337µg Coriander
Vitamin E 0.19mg 2.5mg Coriander
Vitamin C 27mg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.067mg Coriander
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.162mg Coriander
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 1.114mg Coriander
Vitamin B5 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.149mg Coriander
Folate 22µg 62µg Coriander
Vitamin K 310µg Coriander
Saturated Fat 0.014g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g Coriander

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Amaranth grain 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
5%
Amaranth grain
126%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.