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Chives vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Chives and Coriander

  • Chives have more Vitamin C, and Folate, while Coriander have more Vitamin K, Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Coriander's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 81% higher.
  • Coriander contains 2 times less Vitamin C than Chives. Chives contain 58.1mg of Vitamin C, while Coriander contains 27mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Chives, raw 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.
Chives
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 28% 26% 60% 52% 15% 25% 0.39% 49% 4.9%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +61.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +37.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +12%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +76%
Contains more IronIron +10.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +43.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +14.2%
~equal in Selenium ~0.9µg

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.
Chives
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 194% 261% 4.2% 0% 20% 27% 12% 19% 32% 0% 532% 79% 2.8%
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% 405% 50% 0% 17% 37% 21% 34% 34% 0% 775% 47% 7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +55%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1090.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +45.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +146.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.149mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
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3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 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 +53.5%
Contains more FatsFats +40.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +18.5%
Contains more OtherOther +47%
~equal in Water ~92.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
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29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.267 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 +567.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +189.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chives Coriander Opinion
Calories 30kcal 23kcal Chives
Protein 3.27g 2.13g Chives
Fats 0.73g 0.52g Chives
Vitamin C 58.1mg 27mg Chives
Net carbs 1.85g 0.87g Chives
Carbs 4.35g 3.67g Chives
Magnesium 42mg 26mg Chives
Calcium 92mg 67mg Chives
Potassium 296mg 521mg Coriander
Iron 1.6mg 1.77mg Coriander
Sugar 1.85g 0.87g Coriander
Fiber 2.5g 2.8g Coriander
Copper 0.157mg 0.225mg Coriander
Zinc 0.56mg 0.5mg Chives
Phosphorus 58mg 48mg Chives
Sodium 3mg 46mg Chives
Vitamin A 4353IU 6748IU Coriander
Vitamin A 218µg 337µg Coriander
Vitamin E 0.21mg 2.5mg Coriander
Manganese 0.373mg 0.426mg Coriander
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin B1 0.078mg 0.067mg Chives
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.162mg Coriander
Vitamin B3 0.647mg 1.114mg Coriander
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.138mg 0.149mg Coriander
Vitamin K 212.7µg 310µg Coriander
Folate 105µg 62µg Chives
Choline 5.2mg 12.8mg Coriander
Saturated Fat 0.146g 0.014g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g 0.275g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 0.04g Chives
Tryptophan 0.037mg Chives
Threonine 0.128mg Chives
Isoleucine 0.139mg Chives
Leucine 0.195mg Chives
Lysine 0.163mg Chives
Methionine 0.036mg Chives
Phenylalanine 0.105mg Chives
Valine 0.145mg Chives
Histidine 0.057mg Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chives 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
91%
Chives
117%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Chives
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.132g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chives
Chives contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Chives
Chives is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chives - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169994/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.