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Chinese broccoli vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between chinese broccoli and coriander

  • Chinese broccoli is richer in folate, yet coriander is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, copper, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B5, potassium, manganese, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for coriander is 188% higher.
  • Chinese broccoli contains 2 times more folate than coriander. Chinese broccoli contains 99µg of folate, while coriander contains 62µg.

Food types used in this article are Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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 13% 30% 23% 21% 20% 11% 18% 0.91% 34% 7.1%
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 +49.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +44.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +99.6%
Contains more IronIron +216.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +268.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +61.4%

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 94% 27% 9.6% 0% 24% 34% 8.2% 9.5% 16% 0% 212% 74% 14%
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 +41.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +59.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +311%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +420.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +154.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +258.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +265.6%
~equal in Vitamin C ~27mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 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 FatsFats +38.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.8%
Contains more OtherOther +86.1%
~equal in Carbs ~3.67g
~equal in Water ~92.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 10% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.11 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.33 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +725%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -87.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +450%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chinese broccoli Coriander
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Chinese broccoli Coriander DV% diff.
Vitamin K 84.8µg 310µg 188%
Vitamin A 82µg 337µg 28%
Copper 0.061mg 0.225mg 18%
Iron 0.56mg 1.77mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.48mg 2.5mg 13%
Folate 99µg 62µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.57mg 8%
Potassium 261mg 521mg 8%
Manganese 0.264mg 0.426mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.149mg 6%
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 1.114mg 4%
Calcium 100mg 67mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 0.04g 2%
Choline 25.3mg 12.8mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.067mg 2%
Sodium 7mg 46mg 2%
Protein 1.14g 2.13g 2%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Phosphorus 41mg 48mg 1%
Zinc 0.39mg 0.5mg 1%
Selenium 1.3µg 0.9µg 1%
Fiber 2.5g 2.8g 1%
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.162mg 1%
Vitamin C 28.2mg 27mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 0.275g 1%
Calories 22kcal 23kcal 0%
Fats 0.72g 0.52g 0%
Carbs 3.81g 3.67g 0%
Net carbs 1.31g 0.87g N/A
Sugar 0.84g 0.87g N/A
Saturated fat 0.11g 0.014g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chinese 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
40%
Chinese broccoli
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.096g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 39mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.