Coriander vs. Asparagus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between coriander and asparagus?
- Coriander is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, potassium, vitamin E, and vitamin B5, yet asparagus is richer in vitamin B1.
- Coriander's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 224% higher.
- Coriander has 9 times more vitamin A than asparagus. Coriander has 6748IU of vitamin A, while asparagus has 756IU.
We used Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Asparagus, raw types in this comparison.
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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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +85.7% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +179.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +157.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +19% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +169.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +20.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +155.6% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +382.1% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +786.8% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +121.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +14.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +108% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +63.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +645.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +19.2% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +113.4% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +25% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +333.3% |
Contains more OtherOther | +153.4% |
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Protein
~2.2g
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Carbs
~3.88g
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Water
~93.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin K | 310µg | 41.6µg | 224% |
Vitamin A | 337µg | 38µg | 33% |
Vitamin C | 27mg | 5.6mg | 24% |
Manganese | 0.426mg | 0.158mg | 12% |
Potassium | 521mg | 202mg | 9% |
Vitamin E | 2.5mg | 1.13mg | 9% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.57mg | 0.274mg | 6% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.143mg | 6% |
Iron | 1.77mg | 2.14mg | 5% |
Calcium | 67mg | 24mg | 4% |
Copper | 0.225mg | 0.189mg | 4% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.091mg | 4% |
Fiber | 2.8g | 2.1g | 3% |
Magnesium | 26mg | 14mg | 3% |
Folate | 62µg | 52µg | 3% |
Selenium | 0.9µg | 2.3µg | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.141mg | 2% |
Sodium | 46mg | 2mg | 2% |
Choline | 12.8mg | 16mg | 1% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.275g | 0g | 1% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.114mg | 0.978mg | 1% |
Fructose | 1g | 1% | |
Phosphorus | 48mg | 52mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.52g | 0.12g | 1% |
Calories | 23kcal | 20kcal | 0% |
Protein | 2.13g | 2.2g | 0% |
Carbs | 3.67g | 3.88g | 0% |
Net carbs | 0.87g | 1.78g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.87g | 1.88g | N/A |
Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.014g | 0.04g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.04g | 0.05g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.084mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 0.128mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 0.104mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.031mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 0.075mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.115mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 0.049mg | 0% |
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Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal |
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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%

25%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%

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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is cheaper?

Coriander is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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.