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Coriander vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between coriander and croissant

  • Coriander is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, copper, and potassium, yet croissant is richer in selenium and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for coriander is 257% higher.
  • Coriander contains 135 times more vitamin C than croissant. Coriander contains 27mg of vitamin C, while croissant contains 0.2mg.
  • Coriander contains less sodium.
  • Coriander has a lower glycemic index than croissant.

Food types used in this article are Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Croissants, butter.

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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 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +341.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +181.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29.1%
Contains more IronIron +14.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +50%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +118.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2422.2%

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% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +13400%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +197.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +156.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +479.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +48.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +203.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +297.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +285%
Contains more FatsFats +3938.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1148%
Contains more OtherOther +22.4%

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
64% 30% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1909.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2635%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Croissant DV% diff.
Vitamin K 310µg 1.8µg 257%
Saturated fat 0.014g 11.659g 53%
Selenium 0.9µg 22.7µg 40%
Fats 0.52g 21g 32%
Vitamin C 27mg 0.2mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.388mg 27%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Calories 23kcal 406kcal 19%
Sodium 46mg 467mg 18%
Copper 0.225mg 0.08mg 16%
Vitamin A 337µg 206µg 15%
Carbs 3.67g 45.8g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 5.525g 13%
Potassium 521mg 118mg 12%
Protein 2.13g 8.2g 12%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 0.84mg 11%
Phosphorus 48mg 105mg 8%
Folate 62µg 88µg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 2.188mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.058mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 1.094g 7%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.861mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.241mg 6%
Choline 12.8mg 38.8mg 5%
Manganese 0.426mg 0.33mg 4%
Iron 1.77mg 2.03mg 3%
Calcium 67mg 37mg 3%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.75mg 2%
Magnesium 26mg 16mg 2%
Fiber 2.8g 2.6g 1%
Net carbs 0.87g 43.2g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 11.26g N/A
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.284mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0%
Leucine 0.623mg 0%
Lysine 0.329mg 0%
Methionine 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0%
Valine 0.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.187mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Coriander Croissant
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
35%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 421mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 11.645g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.