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Coriander vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Coriander and Drumstick tree

  • Coriander has more Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B2, however, Drumstick tree is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily Vitamin C needs 127% more than Coriander.
  • Drumstick tree contains 84 times less Vitamin A RAE than Coriander. Coriander contains 337µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Drumstick tree contains 4µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Drumstick pods, 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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +123.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +13%
Contains more IronIron +391.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +167.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +64.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.1%
~equal in Zinc ~0.45mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~50mg
~equal in Sodium ~42mg

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 470% 4.4% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +9018.9%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +26.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +422.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +39.3%
~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more FatsFats +160%
Contains more OtherOther +51.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +132.4%
~equal in Protein ~2.1g
~equal in Water ~88.2g

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
24% 74% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +169.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1233.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coriander Drumstick tree
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price 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 Drumstick tree Opinion
Calories 23kcal 37kcal Drumstick tree
Protein 2.13g 2.1g Coriander
Fats 0.52g 0.2g Coriander
Vitamin C 27mg 141mg Drumstick tree
Net carbs 0.87g 5.33g Drumstick tree
Carbs 3.67g 8.53g Drumstick tree
Magnesium 26mg 45mg Drumstick tree
Calcium 67mg 30mg Coriander
Potassium 521mg 461mg Coriander
Iron 1.77mg 0.36mg Coriander
Sugar 0.87g Drumstick tree
Fiber 2.8g 3.2g Drumstick tree
Copper 0.225mg 0.084mg Coriander
Zinc 0.5mg 0.45mg Coriander
Phosphorus 48mg 50mg Drumstick tree
Sodium 46mg 42mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin A 6748IU 74IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 337µg 4µg Coriander
Vitamin E 2.5mg Coriander
Manganese 0.426mg 0.259mg Coriander
Selenium 0.9µg 0.7µg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.053mg Coriander
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.074mg Coriander
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 0.62mg Coriander
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.794mg Drumstick tree
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.12mg Coriander
Vitamin K 310µg Coriander
Folate 62µg 44µg Coriander
Choline 12.8mg Coriander
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.033g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 0.102g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.003g Coriander

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander Drumstick tree
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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.019g)
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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.