Carrot vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are carrots and coriander different?
- Carrots are higher in vitamin A; 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 for coriander is 247% higher.
- Carrots contain 2 times more vitamin A than coriander. While carrots contain 16706IU of vitamin A, coriander contains only 6748IU.
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 | +147.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +357.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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% |
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% |
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Water
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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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 310µg | 247% |
| Vitamin A | 835µg | 337µg | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 5.9mg | 27mg | 23% |
| Copper | 0.045mg | 0.225mg | 20% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 1.77mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 0.143mg | 0.426mg | 12% |
| Vitamin E | 0.66mg | 2.5mg | 12% |
| Folate | 19µg | 62µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.162mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.273mg | 0.57mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 521mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 12mg | 26mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 67mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 35mg | 48mg | 2% |
| Protein | 0.93g | 2.13g | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 0.5mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 9.58g | 3.67g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.149mg | 1% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 12.8mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.014g | 0.275g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.117g | 0.04g | 1% |
| Calories | 41kcal | 23kcal | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.55g | 1% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.983mg | 1.114mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 69mg | 46mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.43g | 1% | |
| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0.9µg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.24g | 0.52g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 6.78g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.74g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 2.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.102mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.101mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.061mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.069mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.04mg | 0% |
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
35%
94%
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)