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Coriander vs. Cod liver oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Coriander and Cod liver oil

  • Coriander is richer in Vitamin C, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Folate, and Potassium, yet Cod liver oil is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Cod liver oil is 3296% higher.
  • Coriander contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Fish oil, cod liver.

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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +∞%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%

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 0% 6000% 0% 7500% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1381.9%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
~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
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +19130.8%

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
25% 51% 25%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 22.608 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 46.711 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.541 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +16885.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +56252.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Cod liver oil Opinion
Calories 23kcal 902kcal Cod liver oil
Protein 2.13g 0g Coriander
Fats 0.52g 100g Cod liver oil
Vitamin C 27mg 0mg Coriander
Net carbs 0.87g 0g Coriander
Carbs 3.67g 0g Coriander
Cholesterol 0mg 570mg Coriander
Vitamin D 0IU 10000IU Cod liver oil
Magnesium 26mg 0mg Coriander
Calcium 67mg 0mg Coriander
Potassium 521mg 0mg Coriander
Iron 1.77mg 0mg Coriander
Sugar 0.87g Cod liver oil
Fiber 2.8g 0g Coriander
Copper 0.225mg 0mg Coriander
Zinc 0.5mg 0mg Coriander
Phosphorus 48mg 0mg Coriander
Sodium 46mg 0mg Cod liver oil
Vitamin A 6748IU 100000IU Cod liver oil
Vitamin A RAE 337µg 30000µg Cod liver oil
Vitamin E 2.5mg Coriander
Vitamin D 0µg 250µg Cod liver oil
Manganese 0.426mg 0mg Coriander
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.067mg Coriander
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0mg Coriander
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 0mg Coriander
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0mg Coriander
Vitamin K 310µg Coriander
Folate 62µg 0µg Coriander
Choline 12.8mg Coriander
Saturated Fat 0.014g 22.608g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 46.711g Cod liver oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 22.541g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 6.898g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 10.968g Cod liver oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.935g Cod liver oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander Cod liver oil
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
1038%
Cod liver oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
0%
Cod liver oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 22.594g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $3)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cod liver oil
Cod liver oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)

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. Cod liver oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173577/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.