Coconut vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are coconut and coriander different?
- Coconut is higher in manganese, fiber, copper, and selenium; however, coriander is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for coriander is 258% higher.
- Coconut contains 2121 times more saturated fat than coriander. While coconut contains 29.698g of saturated fat, coriander contains only 0.014g.
- Coriander has a lower glycemic index (32) than coconut (59).
Nuts, coconut meat, 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 | +23.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +37.3% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +93.3% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +120% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +135.4% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -56.5% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +252.1% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1022.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +378.6% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +46.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +718.2% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +941.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +710% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +106.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +175.9% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +154900% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +138.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +56.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +6340.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +315% |
Contains more WaterWater | +96.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +53.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +418.2% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +815% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -100% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 310µg | 258% |
Saturated fat | 29.698g | 0.014g | 135% |
Fats | 33.49g | 0.52g | 51% |
Manganese | 1.5mg | 0.426mg | 47% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 337µg | 37% |
Vitamin C | 3.3mg | 27mg | 26% |
Fiber | 9g | 2.8g | 25% |
Copper | 0.435mg | 0.225mg | 23% |
Selenium | 10.1µg | 0.9µg | 17% |
Calories | 354kcal | 23kcal | 17% |
Vitamin E | 0.24mg | 2.5mg | 15% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.02mg | 0.162mg | 11% |
Phosphorus | 113mg | 48mg | 9% |
Folate | 26µg | 62µg | 9% |
Iron | 2.43mg | 1.77mg | 8% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.054mg | 0.149mg | 7% |
Potassium | 356mg | 521mg | 5% |
Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.5mg | 5% |
Calcium | 14mg | 67mg | 5% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.3mg | 0.57mg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.54mg | 1.114mg | 4% |
Carbs | 15.23g | 3.67g | 4% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.425g | 0.275g | 3% |
Protein | 3.33g | 2.13g | 2% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.366g | 0.04g | 2% |
Magnesium | 32mg | 26mg | 1% |
Sodium | 20mg | 46mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 6.23g | 0.87g | N/A |
Sugar | 6.23g | 0.87g | N/A |
Vitamin B1 | 0.066mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
Choline | 12.1mg | 12.8mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.121mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.131mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.247mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.147mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.062mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.169mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.202mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.077mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 29.684g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?

Coriander is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Coconut contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Coconut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)