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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, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 48% 33% 55% 25% 13% 22% 3.5% 42% 1.6%
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 +80.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +138.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.2%
Contains more IronIron +21.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +196.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +200%
~equal in Zinc ~0.5mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~48mg

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 50% 142% 8.6% 0% 11% 20% 5.7% 26% 17% 0% 272% 73% 8.3%
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% 405% 50% 0% 17% 37% 21% 34% 34% 0% 775% 47% 7%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +184.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +481.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +104.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +185.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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 ProteinProtein +21.1%
Contains more FatsFats +26.9%
~equal in Carbs ~3.67g
~equal in Water ~92.21g
~equal in Other ~1.47g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 11% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.086 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.049 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.319 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +697.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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
Calories 25kcal 23kcal Arugula
Protein 2.58g 2.13g Arugula
Fats 0.66g 0.52g Arugula
Vitamin C 15mg 27mg Coriander
Net carbs 2.05g 0.87g Arugula
Carbs 3.65g 3.67g Coriander
Magnesium 47mg 26mg Arugula
Calcium 160mg 67mg Arugula
Potassium 369mg 521mg Coriander
Iron 1.46mg 1.77mg Coriander
Sugar 2.05g 0.87g Coriander
Fiber 1.6g 2.8g Coriander
Copper 0.076mg 0.225mg Coriander
Zinc 0.47mg 0.5mg Coriander
Phosphorus 52mg 48mg Arugula
Sodium 27mg 46mg Arugula
Vitamin A 2373IU 6748IU Coriander
Vitamin A 119µg 337µg Coriander
Vitamin E 0.43mg 2.5mg Coriander
Manganese 0.321mg 0.426mg Coriander
Selenium 0.3µg 0.9µg 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
Vitamin K 108.6µg 310µg Coriander
Folate 97µg 62µg Arugula
Choline 15.3mg 12.8mg Arugula
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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is better in case of low diet
Arugula Coriander
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
49%
Arugula
117%
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.