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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 RAE, 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
Chives
5
:
4
Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Calcium +37.3%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Contains more Iron +10.6%
Contains more Potassium +76%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Manganese +14.2%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9
Chives
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 60% 30% 25% 27% 1% 16% 53% 49% 5%
Coriander
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 67% 19% 21% 46% 6% 14% 75% 56% 5%
Contains more Calcium +37.3%
Contains more Magnesium +61.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +12%
Contains more Iron +10.6%
Contains more Potassium +76%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Manganese +14.2%
Equal in Selenium - 0.9

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
Chives
3
:
7
Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Vitamin C +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.4%
Contains more Folate +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +55%
Contains more Vitamin E +1090.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +45.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.149
Chives
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 262% 5% 0% 194% 20% 27% 13% 20% 32% 79% 0% 532%
Coriander
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 405% 50% 0% 90% 17% 38% 21% 35% 35% 47% 0% 776%
Contains more Vitamin C +115.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +16.4%
Contains more Folate +69.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +55%
Contains more Vitamin E +1090.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +40.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +45.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.149

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
Chives
3
:
2
Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Protein +53.5%
Contains more Fats +40.4%
Contains more Carbs +18.5%
Contains more Other +47%
Equal in Water - 92.21
Chives
3% 4% 91%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 4.35 g
Water: 90.65 g
Other: 1 g
Coriander
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 Protein +53.5%
Contains more Fats +40.4%
Contains more Carbs +18.5%
Contains more Other +47%
Equal in Water - 92.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chives
Chives
1
:
2
Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +567.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +189.5%
Chives
29% 19% 53%
Saturated Fat: 0.146 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.095 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.267 g
Coriander
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +567.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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
Net carbs 1.85g 0.87g Chives
Protein 3.27g 2.13g Chives
Fats 0.73g 0.52g Chives
Carbs 4.35g 3.67g Chives
Calories 30kcal 23kcal Chives
Sugar 1.85g 0.87g Coriander
Fiber 2.5g 2.8g Coriander
Calcium 92mg 67mg Chives
Iron 1.6mg 1.77mg Coriander
Magnesium 42mg 26mg Chives
Phosphorus 58mg 48mg Chives
Potassium 296mg 521mg Coriander
Sodium 3mg 46mg Chives
Zinc 0.56mg 0.5mg Chives
Copper 0.157mg 0.225mg Coriander
Manganese 0.373mg 0.426mg Coriander
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin A 4353IU 6748IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 218µg 337µg Coriander
Vitamin E 0.21mg 2.5mg Coriander
Vitamin C 58.1mg 27mg Chives
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
Folate 105µg 62µg Chives
Vitamin K 212.7µg 310µg Coriander
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
Saturated Fat 0.146g 0.014g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.095g 0.275g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.267g 0.04g Chives

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chives Coriander
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
98%
Chives
126%
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.