Carrot vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Carrot and Coriander different?
- Carrot is higher in Vitamin A RAE, however, Coriander is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin E , Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Coriander is 247% higher.
- Carrot contains 2 times more Vitamin A RAE than Coriander. While Carrot contains 835µg of Vitamin A RAE, Coriander contains only 337µg.
Carrots, raw 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +116.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +103% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +490% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +400% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +108.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +37.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -33.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +197.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +800% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +147.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +357.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +278.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +179.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +108.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2248.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +226.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +45.5% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +161% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +129% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +116.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +53.1% |
~equal in
Water
~92.21g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +192.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -62.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1864.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 41kcal | 23kcal |
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| Protein | 0.93g | 2.13g |
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| Fats | 0.24g | 0.52g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 27mg |
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| Net carbs | 6.78g | 0.87g |
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| Carbs | 9.58g | 3.67g |
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| Magnesium | 12mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 33mg | 67mg |
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| Potassium | 320mg | 521mg |
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| Iron | 0.3mg | 1.77mg |
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| Sugar | 4.74g | 0.87g |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.8g | |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.225mg |
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| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.5mg |
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| Starch | 1.43g |
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| Phosphorus | 35mg | 48mg |
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| Sodium | 69mg | 46mg |
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| Vitamin A | 16706IU | 6748IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 835µg | 337µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 2.5mg |
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| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.426mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.067mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.162mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 1.114mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.57mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.149mg |
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| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 310µg |
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| Folate | 19µg | 62µg |
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| Choline | 8.8mg | 12.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.037g | 0.014g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.014g | 0.275g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.04g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.012mg |
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| Threonine | 0.191mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.077mg |
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| Leucine | 0.102mg |
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| Lysine | 0.101mg |
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| Methionine | 0.02mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg |
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| Valine | 0.069mg |
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| Histidine | 0.04mg |
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| Fructose | 0.55g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
91%
117%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)