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 RAE, Copper, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, yet Arugula is richer in Calcium, and Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from 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.
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Iron
+21.2%
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Potassium
+41.2%
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Copper
+196.1%
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Manganese
+32.7%
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Selenium
+200%
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Calcium
+138.8%
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Magnesium
+80.8%
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Sodium
-41.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
Equal in Zinc - 0.47
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Iron
+21.2%
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Potassium
+41.2%
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Copper
+196.1%
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Manganese
+32.7%
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Selenium
+200%
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Calcium
+138.8%
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Magnesium
+80.8%
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Sodium
-41.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 52
Equal in Zinc - 0.47
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.
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Vitamin A
+184.4%
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Vitamin E
+481.4%
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Vitamin C
+80%
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Vitamin B1
+52.3%
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Vitamin B2
+88.4%
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Vitamin B3
+265.2%
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Vitamin B5
+30.4%
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Vitamin B6
+104.1%
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Vitamin K
+185.5%
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Folate
+56.5%
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Vitamin A
+184.4%
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Vitamin E
+481.4%
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Vitamin C
+80%
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Vitamin B1
+52.3%
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Vitamin B2
+88.4%
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Vitamin B3
+265.2%
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Vitamin B5
+30.4%
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Vitamin B6
+104.1%
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Vitamin K
+185.5%
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Folate
+56.5%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+21.1%
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Fats
+26.9%
Equal in Carbs - 3.65
Equal in Water - 91.71
Equal in Other - 1.4
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Protein
+21.1%
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Fats
+26.9%
Equal in Carbs - 3.65
Equal in Water - 91.71
Equal in Other - 1.4
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-83.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+461.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+697.5%
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Saturated Fat
-83.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+461.2%
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Polyunsaturated 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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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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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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Net carbs | 0.87g | 2.05g |
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Protein | 2.13g | 2.58g |
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Fats | 0.52g | 0.66g |
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Carbs | 3.67g | 3.65g |
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Calories | 23kcal | 25kcal |
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Sugar | 0.87g | 2.05g |
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Fiber | 2.8g | 1.6g |
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Calcium | 67mg | 160mg |
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Iron | 1.77mg | 1.46mg |
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Magnesium | 26mg | 47mg |
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Phosphorus | 48mg | 52mg |
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Potassium | 521mg | 369mg |
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Sodium | 46mg | 27mg |
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Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.47mg |
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Copper | 0.225mg | 0.076mg |
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Manganese | 0.426mg | 0.321mg |
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Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.3µg |
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Vitamin A | 6748IU | 2373IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 337µg | 119µg |
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Vitamin E | 2.5mg | 0.43mg |
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Vitamin C | 27mg | 15mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.044mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.086mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 1.114mg | 0.305mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.57mg | 0.437mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.073mg |
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Folate | 62µg | 97µg |
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Vitamin K | 310µg | 108.6µg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.014g | 0.086g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.275g | 0.049g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.04g | 0.319g |
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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
126%

52%

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)