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Caramel vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are caramel and coriander different?

  • Caramel is higher in vitamin B12; however, coriander is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, copper, iron, manganese, folate, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for coriander is 257% higher.
  • Coriander has less saturated fat.
  • Coriander has a lower glycemic index (32) than caramel (65).

Candies, caramels 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 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
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 +106%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +143.5%
Contains more IronIron +1164.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1150%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -81.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3772.7%

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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +58%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +6650%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2708.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +443.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +652.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +166.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17122.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1450%
Contains more CholineCholine +60%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.57mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 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 +116%
Contains more FatsFats +1457.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1998.1%
Contains more OtherOther +22.4%
Contains more WaterWater +984.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +460.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8595%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Coriander DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1.8µg 310µg 257%
Vitamin A 12µg 337µg 36%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 27mg 30%
Carbs 77g 3.67g 24%
Copper 0.018mg 0.225mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.04g 23%
Iron 0.14mg 1.77mg 20%
Calories 382kcal 23kcal 18%
Manganese 0.011mg 0.426mg 18%
Folate 4µg 62µg 15%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 2.5mg 14%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Fats 8.1g 0.52g 12%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.014g 11%
Phosphorus 114mg 48mg 9%
Sodium 245mg 46mg 9%
Potassium 214mg 521mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.149mg 7%
Calcium 138mg 67mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.162mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 1.114mg 6%
Protein 4.6g 2.13g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.275g 3%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.067mg 3%
Selenium 1.8µg 0.9µg 2%
Magnesium 17mg 26mg 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 0.57mg 1%
Zinc 0.44mg 0.5mg 1%
Choline 8mg 12.8mg 1%
Net carbs 77g 0.87g N/A
Sugar 65.5g 0.87g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel 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
16%
Caramel
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 64.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 199mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.462g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Caramel
Caramel is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/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.