Coriander vs. Arugula — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between coriander and arugula
- Coriander is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, copper, vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3, yet arugula is richer in calcium and folate.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for coriander is 168% higher.
- Coriander contains 6 times more vitamin E than arugula. Coriander contains 2.5mg of vitamin E, while arugula contains 0.43mg.
Food types used in this article are Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Arugula, 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +21.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +196.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +32.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +80.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +138.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.3% |
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 | +80% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +183.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +481.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +88.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +265.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +30.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +104.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +185.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +56.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +19.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +26.9% |
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Carbs
~3.65g
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Water
~91.71g
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Other
~1.4g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -83.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +461.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +697.5% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 310µg | 108.6µg | 168% |
| Vitamin A | 337µg | 119µg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.225mg | 0.076mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.5mg | 0.43mg | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 15mg | 13% |
| Folate | 62µg | 97µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 160mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.086mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.073mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.426mg | 0.321mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.114mg | 0.305mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 47mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.6g | 5% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 1.46mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 521mg | 369mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.57mg | 0.437mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.044mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.04g | 0.319g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.275g | 0.049g | 1% |
| Sodium | 46mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.13g | 2.58g | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 48mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 25kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 0.66g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.67g | 3.65g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.87g | 2.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 2.05g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.47mg | 0% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 15.3mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.014g | 0.086g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| 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
94%
41%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
28%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.18g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arugula contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Arugula 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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)