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Broccoli vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Broccoli and Coriander

  • Broccoli has more Vitamin C, however, Coriander is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Copper, Iron, Vitamin E, Manganese, and Potassium.
  • Coriander covers your daily Vitamin K needs 174% more than Broccoli.
  • Coriander contains 3 times less Vitamin C than Broccoli. Broccoli contains 89.2mg of Vitamin C, while Coriander contains 27mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Broccoli, 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 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
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 PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +177.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +42.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +64.9%
Contains more IronIron +142.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +359.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +22%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +102.9%

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.
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 297% 37% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
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 Vitamin CVitamin C +230.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +17.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +983.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +220.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +205.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.067mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.57mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~62µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 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 +32.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +80.9%
Contains more FatsFats +40.5%
Contains more OtherOther +69%
~equal in Water ~92.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 13% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2400%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.04g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broccoli Coriander Opinion
Calories 34kcal 23kcal Broccoli
Protein 2.82g 2.13g Broccoli
Fats 0.37g 0.52g Coriander
Vitamin C 89.2mg 27mg Broccoli
Net carbs 4.04g 0.87g Broccoli
Carbs 6.64g 3.67g Broccoli
Magnesium 21mg 26mg Coriander
Calcium 47mg 67mg Coriander
Potassium 316mg 521mg Coriander
Iron 0.73mg 1.77mg Coriander
Sugar 1.7g 0.87g Coriander
Fiber 2.6g 2.8g Coriander
Copper 0.049mg 0.225mg Coriander
Zinc 0.41mg 0.5mg Coriander
Phosphorus 66mg 48mg Broccoli
Sodium 33mg 46mg Broccoli
Vitamin A 623IU 6748IU Coriander
Vitamin A 31µg 337µg Coriander
Vitamin E 0.78mg 2.5mg Coriander
Manganese 0.21mg 0.426mg Coriander
Selenium 2.5µg 0.9µg Broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.071mg 0.067mg Broccoli
Vitamin B2 0.117mg 0.162mg Coriander
Vitamin B3 0.639mg 1.114mg Coriander
Vitamin B5 0.573mg 0.57mg Broccoli
Vitamin B6 0.175mg 0.149mg Broccoli
Vitamin K 101.6µg 310µg Coriander
Folate 63µg 62µg Broccoli
Choline 18.7mg 12.8mg Broccoli
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.014g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.011g 0.275g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.038g 0.04g Coriander
Tryptophan 0.033mg Broccoli
Threonine 0.088mg Broccoli
Isoleucine 0.079mg Broccoli
Leucine 0.129mg Broccoli
Lysine 0.135mg Broccoli
Methionine 0.038mg Broccoli
Phenylalanine 0.117mg Broccoli
Valine 0.125mg Broccoli
Histidine 0.059mg Broccoli
Fructose 0.68g Broccoli

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broccoli 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
61%
Broccoli
117%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Broccoli
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli 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)
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.