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Coriander vs. Coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between coriander and coffee

  • Coriander is richer than coffee in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, copper, iron, manganese, vitamin E, folate, potassium, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for coriander is 258% higher.
  • Coffee has a lower glycemic index than coriander.

Food types used in this article are Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water.

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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%
Coffee
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +766.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3250%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +963.3%
Contains more IronIron +17600%
Contains more CopperCopper +11150%
Contains more ZincZinc +2400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1500%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1752.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%

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%
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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% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +24900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +378.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +113.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +483.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +309900%
Contains more FolateFolate +3000%
Contains more CholineCholine +392.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
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99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1675%
Contains more FatsFats +2500%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +212.8%
~equal in Water ~99.39g

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
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11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1733.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3900%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coriander Coffee
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Coffee DV% diff.
Vitamin K 310µg 0.1µg 258%
Vitamin A 337µg 0µg 37%
Vitamin C 27mg 0mg 30%
Copper 0.225mg 0.002mg 25%
Iron 1.77mg 0.01mg 22%
Manganese 0.426mg 0.023mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 0.01mg 17%
Folate 62µg 2µg 15%
Potassium 521mg 49mg 14%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.001mg 11%
Caffeine 0mg 40mg 10%
Calcium 67mg 2mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.076mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 0.191mg 6%
Phosphorus 48mg 3mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.254mg 6%
Magnesium 26mg 3mg 5%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.02mg 4%
Protein 2.13g 0.12g 4%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.014mg 4%
Choline 12.8mg 2.6mg 2%
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg 2%
Sodium 46mg 2mg 2%
Carbs 3.67g 0g 1%
Fats 0.52g 0.02g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 0.015g 1%
Calories 23kcal 1kcal 1%
Net carbs 0.87g 0g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 0g N/A
Saturated fat 0.014g 0.002g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.001g 0%
Threonine 0.001mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coriander Coffee
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
3%
Coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
1%
Coffee

Comparison summary

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 is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffee
Coffee is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.