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Brown sugar vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are brown sugar and coriander different?

  • Coriander has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, copper, vitamin E, manganese, folate, iron, vitamin B2, and potassium than brown sugar.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for coriander is 258% higher.
  • Coriander has a lower glycemic index (32) than brown sugar (71).

Sugars, brown and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 25% 12% 27% 16% 0.82% 1.7% 3.7% 8.3% 6.5%
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 CalciumCalcium +23.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +33.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +188.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +291.7%
Contains more IronIron +149.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +378.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1566.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +565.6%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.1% 7.9% 9.5% 0% 0% 0.75% 1.3%
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% 112% 50% 0% 17% 37% 21% 34% 34% 0% 775% 47% 7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +912.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +331.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +263.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +6100%
Contains more CholineCholine +456.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 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 CarbsCarbs +2572.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1675%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +6781.3%
Contains more OtherOther +226.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Coriander DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 310µg 258%
Vitamin A 0µg 337µg 37%
Carbs 98.09g 3.67g 31%
Vitamin C 0mg 27mg 30%
Copper 0.047mg 0.225mg 20%
Calories 380kcal 23kcal 18%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.5mg 17%
Manganese 0.064mg 0.426mg 16%
Folate 1µg 62µg 15%
Iron 0.71mg 1.77mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.162mg 12%
Potassium 133mg 521mg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.57mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.149mg 8%
Phosphorus 4mg 48mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.067mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 1.114mg 6%
Protein 0.12g 2.13g 4%
Zinc 0.03mg 0.5mg 4%
Magnesium 9mg 26mg 4%
Choline 2.3mg 12.8mg 2%
Calcium 83mg 67mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.275g 1%
Selenium 1.2µg 0.9µg 1%
Fats 0g 0.52g 1%
Sodium 28mg 46mg 1%
Fructose 1.11g 1%
Net carbs 98.09g 0.87g N/A
Sugar 97.02g 0.87g N/A
Saturated fat 0g 0.014g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Coriander
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
2%
Brown sugar
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 96.15g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/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.