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Coriander vs. Flank steak — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between coriander and flank steak

  • Coriander has more vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C; however, flank steak is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Coriander covers your daily need for vitamin K, 257% more than flank steak.
  • The glycemic index of coriander is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Beef, flank, steak, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 0" fat, all grades, cooked, broiled.

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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 16% 6% 30% 65% 27% 134% 90% 7.3% 1.2% 160%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +235%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +53.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +174.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -17.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4633.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +880%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +337.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3166.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.74mg

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% 0% 7.6% 0% 19% 31% 138% 33% 134% 204% 3.5% 6.8% 57%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +557.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +22042.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +588.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +561%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +288.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +723.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.545mg

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
28% 8% 64%
Protein: 27.66 g
Fats: 8.23 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 64.17 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +43.7%
Contains more OtherOther +-2550%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1198.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1482.7%

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
48% 47% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.395 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.317 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1106.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +705%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Flank steak DV% diff.
Vitamin K 310µg 1.4µg 257%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.63µg 68%
Selenium 0.9µg 29.4µg 52%
Protein 2.13g 27.66g 51%
Zinc 0.5mg 4.9mg 40%
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 7.363mg 39%
Vitamin A 337µg 0µg 37%
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.579mg 33%
Vitamin C 27mg 0mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg 26%
Phosphorus 48mg 210mg 23%
Manganese 0.426mg 0.009mg 18%
Choline 12.8mg 105.4mg 17%
Copper 0.225mg 0.082mg 16%
Saturated fat 0.014g 3.395g 15%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 0.38mg 14%
Folate 62µg 9µg 13%
Fats 0.52g 8.23g 12%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 3.317g 8%
Calories 23kcal 192kcal 8%
Potassium 521mg 339mg 5%
Calcium 67mg 20mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.133mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.322g 2%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.075mg 1%
Magnesium 26mg 23mg 1%
Carbs 3.67g 0g 1%
Net carbs 0.87g 0g N/A
Iron 1.77mg 1.74mg 0%
Sugar 0.87g 0g N/A
Sodium 46mg 56mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.545mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.182mg 0%
Threonine 1.105mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.259mg 0%
Leucine 2.201mg 0%
Lysine 2.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.72mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.093mg 0%
Valine 1.372mg 0%
Histidine 0.883mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coriander Flank steak
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
49%
Flank steak
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
54%
Flank steak

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Flank steak
Flank steak is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Flank steak
Flank steak is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.381g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Flank steak - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168733/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.