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Coriander vs. Cassava — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Coriander and Cassava different?

  • Coriander has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Copper, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Folate, Potassium, and Vitamin C than Cassava.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Coriander is 257% higher.
  • Coriander contains 337 times more Vitamin A RAE than Cassava. While Coriander contains 337µg of Vitamin A RAE, Cassava contains only 1µg.

Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Cassava, raw 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 Calcium +318.8%
Contains more Iron +555.6%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +92.3%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Copper +125%
Contains more Manganese +10.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.384
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 67% 19% 21% 46% 6% 14% 75% 56% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 15% 12% 24% 2% 10% 34% 51% 4%
Contains more Calcium +318.8%
Contains more Iron +555.6%
Contains more Magnesium +23.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +92.3%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Copper +125%
Contains more Manganese +10.9%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Contains less Sodium -69.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.384

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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Contains more Vitamin A +51807.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1215.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +432.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.3%
Contains more Folate +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +16215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.9%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 4% 0% 69% 22% 12% 17% 7% 21% 21% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +51807.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +1215.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +31.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +30.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +432.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +69.3%
Contains more Folate +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +16215.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +29.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +56.6%
Contains more Fats +85.7%
Contains more Water +54.5%
Contains more Other +137.1%
Contains more Carbs +937.1%
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
38% 60%
Protein: 1.36 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 38.06 g
Water: 59.68 g
Other: 0.62 g
Contains more Protein +56.6%
Contains more Fats +85.7%
Contains more Water +54.5%
Contains more Other +137.1%
Contains more Carbs +937.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20%
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
38% 38% 24%
Saturated Fat: 0.074 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.075 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.048 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Cassava Opinion
Net carbs 0.87g 36.26g Cassava
Protein 2.13g 1.36g Coriander
Fats 0.52g 0.28g Coriander
Carbs 3.67g 38.06g Cassava
Calories 23kcal 160kcal Cassava
Sugar 0.87g 1.7g Coriander
Fiber 2.8g 1.8g Coriander
Calcium 67mg 16mg Coriander
Iron 1.77mg 0.27mg Coriander
Magnesium 26mg 21mg Coriander
Phosphorus 48mg 27mg Coriander
Potassium 521mg 271mg Coriander
Sodium 46mg 14mg Cassava
Zinc 0.5mg 0.34mg Coriander
Copper 0.225mg 0.1mg Coriander
Manganese 0.426mg 0.384mg Coriander
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Coriander
Vitamin A 6748IU 13IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 337µg 1µg Coriander
Vitamin E 2.5mg 0.19mg Coriander
Vitamin C 27mg 20.6mg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.087mg Cassava
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.048mg Coriander
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 0.854mg Coriander
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.107mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.088mg Coriander
Folate 62µg 27µg Coriander
Vitamin K 310µg 1.9µg Coriander
Tryptophan 0.019mg Cassava
Threonine 0.028mg Cassava
Isoleucine 0.027mg Cassava
Leucine 0.039mg Cassava
Lysine 0.044mg Cassava
Methionine 0.011mg Cassava
Phenylalanine 0.026mg Cassava
Valine 0.035mg Cassava
Histidine 0.02mg Cassava
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.074g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 0.075g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.048g Cassava

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander Cassava
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
14%
Cassava
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
16%
Cassava

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 62)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cassava
Cassava contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cassava
Cassava is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Cassava - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169985/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.