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Coriander vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coriander and biscuits

  • Coriander has more vitamin A, vitamin C, and copper, while biscuits have more selenium, vitamin B1, calcium, phosphorus, and iron.
  • Coriander's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 133% higher.
  • Biscuits contain 135 times less vitamin C than coriander. Coriander contains 27mg of vitamin C, while biscuits contain 0.2mg.
  • The amount of sodium in coriander is lower.
  • Coriander has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of coriander is 32, while the glycemic index of biscuits is 44.

The food types used in this comparison are Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 20% 46% 66% 75% 14% 21% 6% 56% 4.9%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +330.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +174.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +250.7%
Contains more IronIron +63.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +241.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2066.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.54mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 90% 112% 50% 0% 17% 37% 21% 34% 34% 0% 775% 47% 7%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +325.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Folate ~61µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more WaterWater +219.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +228.6%
Contains more FatsFats +3034.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1115.3%
Contains more OtherOther +117.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 84% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2420%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10307.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Biscuit DV% diff.
Vitamin K 310µg 258%
Vitamin A 337µg 37%
Selenium 0.9µg 19.5µg 34%
Vitamin C 27mg 0.2mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 4.163g 27%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.356mg 24%
Fats 0.52g 16.3g 24%
Sodium 46mg 580mg 23%
Saturated fat 0.014g 4.324g 20%
Phosphorus 48mg 164mg 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 6.93g 17%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 17%
Calories 23kcal 353kcal 17%
Calcium 67mg 235mg 17%
Copper 0.225mg 0.082mg 16%
Carbs 3.67g 44.6g 14%
Iron 1.77mg 2.9mg 14%
Potassium 521mg 121mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.31mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 2.949mg 11%
Protein 2.13g 7g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.035mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.285mg 6%
Fiber 2.8g 1.5g 5%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.08µg 3%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 18mg 2%
Manganese 0.426mg 0.378mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Net carbs 0.87g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 2.18g N/A
Zinc 0.5mg 0.54mg 0%
Folate 62µg 61µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coriander Biscuit
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
94%
Coriander
23%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.31g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 534mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.31g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.