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Coriander vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Coriander and Cucumber

  • The amount of Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Copper, Iron, Vitamin E , Manganese, Folate, Potassium, and Vitamin B2 in Coriander is higher than in Cucumber.
  • Coriander covers your daily Vitamin K needs 245% more than Cucumber.
  • Cucumber has 83 times less Vitamin E than Coriander. Coriander has 2.5mg of Vitamin E , while Cucumber has 0.03mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Cucumber, with peel, raw.

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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 +532.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +254.4%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +448.8%
Contains more Manganese +439.2%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -95.7%
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% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +318.8%
Contains more Iron +532.1%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +254.4%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +448.8%
Contains more Manganese +439.2%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +6326.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +8233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +864.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1036.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.5%
Contains more Folate +785.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1790.2%
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 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +6326.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +8233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +864.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1036.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +120.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +272.5%
Contains more Folate +785.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +1790.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +227.7%
Contains more Fats +372.7%
Contains more Other +286.8%
Equal in Carbs - 3.63
Equal in Water - 95.23
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +227.7%
Contains more Fats +372.7%
Contains more Other +286.8%
Equal in Carbs - 3.63
Equal in Water - 95.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +25%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 0.87g 3.13g Cucumber
Protein 2.13g 0.65g Coriander
Fats 0.52g 0.11g Coriander
Carbs 3.67g 3.63g Coriander
Calories 23kcal 15kcal Coriander
Starch 0.83g Cucumber
Fructose 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 0.87g 1.67g Coriander
Fiber 2.8g 0.5g Coriander
Calcium 67mg 16mg Coriander
Iron 1.77mg 0.28mg Coriander
Magnesium 26mg 13mg Coriander
Phosphorus 48mg 24mg Coriander
Potassium 521mg 147mg Coriander
Sodium 46mg 2mg Cucumber
Zinc 0.5mg 0.2mg Coriander
Copper 0.225mg 0.041mg Coriander
Manganese 0.426mg 0.079mg Coriander
Selenium 0.9µg 0.3µg Coriander
Vitamin A 6748IU 105IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 337µg 5µg Coriander
Vitamin E 2.5mg 0.03mg Coriander
Vitamin C 27mg 2.8mg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.027mg Coriander
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.033mg Coriander
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 0.098mg Coriander
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.259mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.04mg Coriander
Folate 62µg 7µg Coriander
Vitamin K 310µg 16.4µg Coriander
Tryptophan 0.005mg Cucumber
Threonine 0.019mg Cucumber
Isoleucine 0.021mg Cucumber
Leucine 0.029mg Cucumber
Lysine 0.029mg Cucumber
Methionine 0.006mg Cucumber
Phenylalanine 0.019mg Cucumber
Valine 0.022mg Cucumber
Histidine 0.01mg Cucumber
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.037g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 0.005g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.032g Coriander

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander Cucumber
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
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cucumber
Cucumber contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
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 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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.