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Coriander vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Coriander and Barley

  • Coriander has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Copper, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B2, while Barley has more Selenium.
  • Coriander's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 258% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Barley, pearled, cooked.

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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.
Coriander
Coriander
6
:
4
Barley
Barley
Contains more Calcium +509.1%
Contains more Iron +33.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +460.2%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +64.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +64%
Contains more Selenium +855.6%
Coriander
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 67% 19% 21% 46% 6% 14% 75% 56% 5%
Barley
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 50% 16% 24% 9% 1% 23% 35% 34% 47%
Contains more Calcium +509.1%
Contains more Iron +33.1%
Contains more Magnesium +18.2%
Contains more Potassium +460.2%
Contains more Copper +114.3%
Contains more Manganese +64.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +12.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +64%
Contains more Selenium +855.6%

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.
Coriander
Coriander
8
:
2
Barley
Barley
Contains more Vitamin A +96300%
Contains more Vitamin E +24900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +38650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.2%
Coriander
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 405% 50% 0% 90% 17% 38% 21% 35% 35% 47% 0% 776%
Barley
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 21% 15% 39% 9% 27% 12% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +96300%
Contains more Vitamin E +24900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +161.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +322.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29.6%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +38650%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coriander
Coriander
3
:
2
Barley
Barley
Contains more Fats +18.2%
Contains more Water +34%
Contains more Other +425%
Contains more Carbs +668.9%
Equal in Protein - 2.26
Coriander
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
Barley
2% 28% 69%
Protein: 2.26 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 28.22 g
Water: 68.8 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Fats +18.2%
Contains more Water +34%
Contains more Other +425%
Contains more Carbs +668.9%
Equal in Protein - 2.26

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coriander
Coriander
2
:
1
Barley
Barley
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +382.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +435%
Coriander
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Barley
26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.093 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.214 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +382.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +435%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Barley Opinion
Net carbs 0.87g 24.42g Barley
Protein 2.13g 2.26g Barley
Fats 0.52g 0.44g Coriander
Carbs 3.67g 28.22g Barley
Calories 23kcal 123kcal Barley
Sugar 0.87g 0.28g Barley
Fiber 2.8g 3.8g Barley
Calcium 67mg 11mg Coriander
Iron 1.77mg 1.33mg Coriander
Magnesium 26mg 22mg Coriander
Phosphorus 48mg 54mg Barley
Potassium 521mg 93mg Coriander
Sodium 46mg 3mg Barley
Zinc 0.5mg 0.82mg Barley
Copper 0.225mg 0.105mg Coriander
Manganese 0.426mg 0.259mg Coriander
Selenium 0.9µg 8.6µg Barley
Vitamin A 6748IU 7IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 337µg 0µg Coriander
Vitamin E 2.5mg 0.01mg Coriander
Vitamin C 27mg 0mg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.083mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.062mg Coriander
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 2.063mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.135mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.115mg Coriander
Folate 62µg 16µg Coriander
Vitamin K 310µg 0.8µg Coriander
Tryptophan 0.038mg Barley
Threonine 0.077mg Barley
Isoleucine 0.083mg Barley
Leucine 0.154mg Barley
Lysine 0.084mg Barley
Methionine 0.043mg Barley
Phenylalanine 0.127mg Barley
Valine 0.111mg Barley
Histidine 0.051mg Barley
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.093g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 0.057g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.214g Barley

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander Barley
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
126%
Coriander
10%
Barley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
24%
Barley

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.079g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley
Barley is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170285/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.