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Arugula vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Arugula and Coriander

  • Arugula is richer in Calcium, and Folate, yet Coriander is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Coriander is 168% higher.
  • Arugula contains 2 times more Calcium than Coriander. Arugula contains 160mg of Calcium, while Coriander contains 67mg.

Food types used in this article are Arugula, raw 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 +138.8%
Contains more Magnesium +80.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Iron +21.2%
Contains more Potassium +41.2%
Contains more Copper +196.1%
Contains more Manganese +32.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Phosphorus - 48
Equal in Zinc - 0.5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 55% 34% 23% 33% 4% 13% 26% 42% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 67% 19% 21% 46% 6% 14% 75% 56% 5%
Contains more Calcium +138.8%
Contains more Magnesium +80.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.3%
Contains more Iron +21.2%
Contains more Potassium +41.2%
Contains more Copper +196.1%
Contains more Manganese +32.7%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Equal in Phosphorus - 48
Equal in Zinc - 0.5

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 Folate +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +481.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +185.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 143% 9% 0% 50% 11% 20% 6% 27% 17% 73% 0% 272%
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 Folate +56.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +481.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +185.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +21.1%
Contains more Fats +26.9%
Equal in Carbs - 3.67
Equal in Water - 92.21
Equal in Other - 1.47
3% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.58 g
Fats: 0.66 g
Carbs: 3.65 g
Water: 91.71 g
Other: 1.4 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 +21.1%
Contains more Fats +26.9%
Equal in Carbs - 3.67
Equal in Water - 92.21
Equal in Other - 1.47

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +697.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +461.2%
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.319 g
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +697.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +461.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arugula Coriander Opinion
Net carbs 2.05g 0.87g Arugula
Protein 2.58g 2.13g Arugula
Fats 0.66g 0.52g Arugula
Carbs 3.65g 3.67g Coriander
Calories 25kcal 23kcal Arugula
Sugar 2.05g 0.87g Coriander
Fiber 1.6g 2.8g Coriander
Calcium 160mg 67mg Arugula
Iron 1.46mg 1.77mg Coriander
Magnesium 47mg 26mg Arugula
Phosphorus 52mg 48mg Arugula
Potassium 369mg 521mg Coriander
Sodium 27mg 46mg Arugula
Zinc 0.47mg 0.5mg Coriander
Copper 0.076mg 0.225mg Coriander
Manganese 0.321mg 0.426mg Coriander
Selenium 0.3µg 0.9µg Coriander
Vitamin A 2373IU 6748IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 119µg 337µg Coriander
Vitamin E 0.43mg 2.5mg Coriander
Vitamin C 15mg 27mg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.044mg 0.067mg Coriander
Vitamin B2 0.086mg 0.162mg Coriander
Vitamin B3 0.305mg 1.114mg Coriander
Vitamin B5 0.437mg 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.149mg Coriander
Folate 97µg 62µg Arugula
Vitamin K 108.6µg 310µg Coriander
Saturated Fat 0.086g 0.014g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.049g 0.275g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.319g 0.04g Arugula

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Arugula 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
52%
Arugula
126%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
Arugula
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula
Arugula is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Arugula - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169387/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.