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Coriander vs. Fish sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between coriander and fish sauce

  • Coriander is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, copper, and vitamin E, yet fish sauce is richer in magnesium, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for sodium for fish sauce is 339% higher.
  • Coriander contains less sodium.
  • Fish sauce has a lower glycemic index than coriander.

Food types used in this article are Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Sauce, fish, ready-to-serve.

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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 125% 13% 25% 29% 17% 5.5% 3% 1024% 30% 50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +55.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.9%
Contains more IronIron +126.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +350%
Contains more ZincZinc +150%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +585.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +573.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +911.1%

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 1.7% 1.3% 0% 0% 3% 13% 43% 7.1% 91% 60% 0% 38% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8325%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +458.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +383.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +107.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +165.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~13.2mg

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
5% 4% 71% 20%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 3.64 g
Water: 71.07 g
Other: 20.22 g
Contains more FatsFats +5100%
Contains more WaterWater +29.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +137.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1275.5%
~equal in Carbs ~3.64g

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
38% 25% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.003 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +13650%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1233.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Fish sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 46mg 7851mg 339%
Vitamin K 310µg 0µg 258%
Vitamin A 337µg 4µg 37%
Magnesium 26mg 175mg 35%
Vitamin C 27mg 0.5mg 29%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.48µg 20%
Copper 0.225mg 0.05mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.396mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 0mg 17%
Selenium 0.9µg 9.1µg 15%
Iron 1.77mg 0.78mg 12%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.118mg 9%
Manganese 0.426mg 0.233mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.057mg 8%
Potassium 521mg 288mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 2.313mg 7%
Phosphorus 48mg 7mg 6%
Protein 2.13g 5.06g 6%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.012mg 5%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.2mg 3%
Folate 62µg 51µg 3%
Calcium 67mg 43mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 0.002g 1%
Calories 23kcal 35kcal 1%
Fats 0.52g 0.01g 1%
Carbs 3.67g 3.64g 0%
Net carbs 0.87g 3.64g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 3.64g N/A
Choline 12.8mg 13.2mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.014g 0.003g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.003g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander Fish sauce
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
20%
Fish sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
132%
Fish sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sauce
Fish sauce is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 7805mg)
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. Fish sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174531/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.