Coriander vs. Banana — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between coriander and bananas
- Coriander has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, copper, vitamin E, folate, vitamin B2, and manganese; however, bananas are higher in vitamin B6.
- Coriander covers your daily vitamin K needs 258% more than bananas.
- Bananas contain 105 times less vitamin A than coriander. Coriander contains 6748IU of vitamin A, while bananas contain 64IU.
- The glycemic index of bananas is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Bananas, 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 CalciumCalcium | +1240% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +580.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +188.5% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +233.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +118.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -97.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.1% |
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 | +210.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +11133.3% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2400% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +116.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +67.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +61900% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +210% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +30.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +146.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more ProteinProtein | +95.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +57.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +23.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +77.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +522.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +759.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +82.5% |
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 Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin K | 310µg | 0.5µg | 258% |
Vitamin A | 337µg | 3µg | 37% |
Vitamin C | 27mg | 8.7mg | 20% |
Iron | 1.77mg | 0.26mg | 19% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.367mg | 17% |
Vitamin E | 2.5mg | 0.1mg | 16% |
Copper | 0.225mg | 0.078mg | 16% |
Folate | 62µg | 20µg | 11% |
Manganese | 0.426mg | 0.27mg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.073mg | 7% |
Fructose | 4.85g | 6% | |
Calcium | 67mg | 5mg | 6% |
Carbs | 3.67g | 22.84g | 6% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.57mg | 0.334mg | 5% |
Potassium | 521mg | 358mg | 5% |
Phosphorus | 48mg | 22mg | 4% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.114mg | 0.665mg | 3% |
Calories | 23kcal | 89kcal | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.031mg | 3% |
Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.15mg | 3% |
Starch | 5.38g | 2% | |
Sodium | 46mg | 1mg | 2% |
Protein | 2.13g | 1.09g | 2% |
Choline | 12.8mg | 9.8mg | 1% |
Fiber | 2.8g | 2.6g | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.275g | 0.032g | 1% |
Fats | 0.52g | 0.33g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.87g | 20.24g | N/A |
Magnesium | 26mg | 27mg | 0% |
Sugar | 0.87g | 12.23g | N/A |
Selenium | 0.9µg | 1µg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.014g | 0.112g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.04g | 0.073g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.009mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.028mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.068mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.05mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.008mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.049mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.047mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.077mg | 0% |
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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
33%

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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.36g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.098g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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?

Banana contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Banana is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)