Coriander vs. Basil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are coriander and basil different?
- Coriander is higher in vitamin E, vitamin C, vitamin A, and vitamin B5; however, basil is richer in vitamin K, manganese, copper, iron, calcium, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin K for basil is 87% higher.
- Coriander contains 3 times more vitamin E than basil. While coriander contains 2.5mg of vitamin E, basil contains only 0.8mg.
- Coriander has a lower glycemic index (32) than basil (70).
Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Basil, fresh are the varieties 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +76.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +146.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +164.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +79.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +71.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +62% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +169.5% |
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 | +50% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +27.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +212.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +97.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +113.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +23.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +172.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +23.1% |
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Water
~92.06g
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~1.5g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +212.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +872.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 310µg | 414.8µg | 87% |
| Manganese | 0.426mg | 1.148mg | 31% |
| Copper | 0.225mg | 0.385mg | 18% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 3.17mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.5mg | 0.8mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 177mg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 18mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 64mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A | 337µg | 264µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.076mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 521mg | 295mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.57mg | 0.209mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 1.6g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.81mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 46mg | 4mg | 2% |
| Folate | 62µg | 68µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.04g | 0.389g | 2% |
| Protein | 2.13g | 3.15g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 48mg | 56mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.114mg | 0.902mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 0.3µg | 1% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 23kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 0.64g | 0% |
| Carbs | 3.67g | 2.65g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.87g | 1.05g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 0.3g | N/A |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.155mg | 0% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 11.4mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.014g | 0.041g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.275g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.039mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.191mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.11mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.036mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.127mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.051mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.02g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Calories diet | Equal | |
| Low Fats diet |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
57%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.027g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Basil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Basil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)