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Coriander vs. Amaranth leaves — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are coriander and amaranth leaves different?

  • Coriander is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B5, and copper, while amaranth leaves are higher in vitamin K, manganese, vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, iron, and folate.
  • Amaranth leaves cover your daily need for vitamin K, 692% more than coriander.
  • Coriander contains 9 times more vitamin B5 than amaranth leaves. Coriander contains 0.57mg of vitamin B5, while amaranth leaves contain 0.064mg.

Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Amaranth leaves, raw types were 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 65% 54% 87% 54% 25% 21% 2.6% 115% 4.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +38.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +111.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +220.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.3%
Contains more IronIron +31.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +80%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +107.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~50mg
~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.
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%
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 144% 49% 0% 0% 6.8% 36% 12% 3.8% 44% 0% 2850% 64% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +130.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +790.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +267.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.158mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.46 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 4.02 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more FatsFats +57.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +15.5%
~equal in Carbs ~4.02g
~equal in Water ~91.69g
~equal in Other ~1.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 84% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
29% 24% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.091 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.076 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.147 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +261.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +267.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Amaranth leaves DV% diff.
Vitamin K 310µg 1140µg 692%
Vitamin A 337µg 146µg 21%
Manganese 0.426mg 0.885mg 20%
Vitamin C 27mg 43.3mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 17%
Calcium 67mg 215mg 15%
Fiber 2.8g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.064mg 10%
Magnesium 26mg 55mg 7%
Iron 1.77mg 2.32mg 7%
Copper 0.225mg 0.162mg 7%
Folate 62µg 85µg 6%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.9mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.027mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.192mg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 0.658mg 3%
Potassium 521mg 611mg 3%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Sodium 46mg 20mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.147g 1%
Protein 2.13g 2.46g 1%
Calories 23kcal 23kcal 0%
Fats 0.52g 0.33g 0%
Carbs 3.67g 4.02g 0%
Net carbs 0.87g 4.02g N/A
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Phosphorus 48mg 50mg 0%
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.158mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.014g 0.091g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 0.076g 0%
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.119mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 0.127mg 0%
Methionine 0.036mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0%
Valine 0.137mg 0%
Histidine 0.052mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Coriander Amaranth leaves
Low Calories diet Equal
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
94%
Coriander
247%
Amaranth leaves
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
47%
Amaranth leaves

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth leaves
Amaranth leaves is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Coriander - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169997/nutrients
  2. Amaranth leaves - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168385/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.