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Coriander vs. Chow mein — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Coriander and Chow mein different?

  • Coriander is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A, and Vitamin C, while Chow mein is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Coriander covers your daily need of Vitamin K 257% more than Chow mein.
  • Coriander is lower in Sodium.

Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Noodles, chinese, chow mein types were 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.
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 37% 6% 11% 177% 56% 38% 69% 153% 0% 235%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +235%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +334.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more IronIron +167.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +180%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +4677.8%

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% 405% 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% 0% 46% 0% 145% 97% 112% 32% 25% 0% 3.5% 80% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +35.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22042.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +762.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +159.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +434.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +71%
~equal in Vitamin E ~2.3mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.533mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
8% 15% 73% 2%
Protein: 8.11 g
Fats: 15.43 g
Carbs: 72.8 g
Water: 1.18 g
Other: 2.48 g
Contains more WaterWater +7714.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +280.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2867.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1883.7%
Contains more OtherOther +68.7%

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
15% 61% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.229 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.929 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.571 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +3146.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8827.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Chow mein Opinion
Calories 23kcal 475kcal Chow mein
Protein 2.13g 8.11g Chow mein
Fats 0.52g 15.43g Chow mein
Vitamin C 27mg 0mg Coriander
Net carbs 0.87g 69.1g Chow mein
Carbs 3.67g 72.8g Chow mein
Magnesium 26mg 52mg Chow mein
Calcium 67mg 20mg Coriander
Potassium 521mg 120mg Coriander
Iron 1.77mg 4.73mg Chow mein
Sugar 0.87g 5.71g Coriander
Fiber 2.8g 3.7g Chow mein
Copper 0.225mg 0.167mg Coriander
Zinc 0.5mg 1.4mg Chow mein
Phosphorus 48mg 161mg Chow mein
Sodium 46mg 1174mg Coriander
Vitamin A 6748IU 0IU Coriander
Vitamin A 337µg 0µg Coriander
Vitamin E 2.5mg 2.3mg Coriander
Manganese 0.426mg Coriander
Selenium 0.9µg 43µg Chow mein
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.578mg Chow mein
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.421mg Chow mein
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 5.95mg Chow mein
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.533mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.11mg Coriander
Vitamin K 310µg 1.4µg Coriander
Folate 62µg 106µg Chow mein
Trans Fat 0g 0.8g Coriander
Choline 12.8mg 8.7mg Coriander
Saturated Fat 0.014g 2.229g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 8.929g Chow mein
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 3.571g Chow mein

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander Chow mein
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
117%
Coriander
42%
Chow mein
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
78%
Chow mein

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 1128mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.215g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Chow mein
Chow mein is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chow mein - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168905/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.