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Coriander vs. Dandelion greens — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Coriander and Dandelion greens

  • Coriander has more Vitamin B5, and Folate, however, Dandelion greens has more Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 390% more.
  • Coriander has 7 times more Vitamin B5 than Dandelion greens. Coriander has 0.57mg of Vitamin B5, while Dandelion greens have 0.084mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Dandelion greens, 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.
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 26% 56% 35% 116% 57% 11% 28% 9.9% 45% 2.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +38.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +179.1%
Contains more IronIron +75.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.5%

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 117% 610% 69% 0% 48% 60% 15% 5% 58% 0% 1946% 20% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +578.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +129.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +151.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +175.8%
~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
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.8%
Contains more FatsFats +34.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +150.7%
Contains more OtherOther +22.4%
~equal in Water ~85.6g

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
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1864.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +665%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Dandelion greens Opinion
Calories 23kcal 45kcal Dandelion greens
Protein 2.13g 2.7g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.52g 0.7g Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 27mg 35mg Dandelion greens
Net carbs 0.87g 5.7g Dandelion greens
Carbs 3.67g 9.2g Dandelion greens
Magnesium 26mg 36mg Dandelion greens
Calcium 67mg 187mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 521mg 397mg Coriander
Iron 1.77mg 3.1mg Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.87g 0.71g Dandelion greens
Fiber 2.8g 3.5g Dandelion greens
Copper 0.225mg 0.171mg Coriander
Zinc 0.5mg 0.41mg Coriander
Phosphorus 48mg 66mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 46mg 76mg Coriander
Vitamin A 6748IU 10161IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 337µg 508µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 2.5mg 3.44mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.426mg 0.342mg Coriander
Selenium 0.9µg 0.5µg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.19mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.26mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 0.806mg Coriander
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.084mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.251mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 310µg 778.4µg Dandelion greens
Folate 62µg 27µg Coriander
Choline 12.8mg 35.3mg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.17g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 0.014g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.306g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander Dandelion greens
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
228%
Dandelion greens
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
39%
Dandelion greens

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.156g)
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.

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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.