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Coriander vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between coriander and English muffins

  • Coriander is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, iron, copper, vitamin B6, and folate, yet English muffins are richer in phosphorus and vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for coriander is 135% higher.
  • Coriander contains 270 times more vitamin C than English muffins. Coriander contains 27mg of vitamin C, while English muffins contain 0.1mg.
  • Coriander contains less sodium.
  • Coriander has a lower glycemic index than English muffins.

Food types used in this article are Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +297.7%
Contains more IronIron +98.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.1%

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +26900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +246.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +67.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +170.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.154mg

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% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +119%
Contains more ProteinProtein +261.5%
Contains more FatsFats +246.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1153.4%
Contains more OtherOther +63.3%

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
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2120%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.302g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander English muffin DV% diff.
Vitamin K 310µg 258%
Vitamin A 337µg 0µg 37%
Vitamin C 27mg 0.1mg 30%
Sodium 46mg 464mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 17%
Carbs 3.67g 46g 14%
Phosphorus 48mg 133mg 12%
Calories 23kcal 235kcal 11%
Copper 0.225mg 0.129mg 11%
Protein 2.13g 7.7g 11%
Potassium 521mg 131mg 11%
Iron 1.77mg 0.89mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.181mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.043mg 8%
Folate 62µg 37µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.888g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 1.566mg 3%
Manganese 0.426mg 0.357mg 3%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Fats 0.52g 1.8g 2%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.04µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.446mg 2%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.7mg 2%
Selenium 0.9µg 2%
Calcium 67mg 52mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.154mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 21mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.014g 0.259g 1%
Net carbs 0.87g 43.3g N/A
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Fiber 2.8g 2.7g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 0.302g 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander English muffin
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
14%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.245g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.