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Coriander vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coriander and gingerbread

  • Coriander has more vitamin A and vitamin C, while gingerbread has more selenium, iron, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
  • Coriander's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 134% higher.
  • Gingerbread contains 270 times less vitamin C than coriander. Coriander contains 27mg of vitamin C, while gingerbread contains 0.1mg.
  • The amount of sodium in coriander is lower.
  • Coriander has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of coriander is 32, while the glycemic index of gingerbread is 86.

The food types used in this comparison are Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +15.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +28.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +169.2%
Contains more IronIron +62.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +60.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1711.1%
~equal in Calcium ~71mg

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% 4.7% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +26900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2307.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +52%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +87.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +56%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.162mg

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +229.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +83.1%
Contains more FatsFats +3053.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1240.6%
Contains more OtherOther +70.1%

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2490.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10440%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Gingerbread DV% diff.
Vitamin K 310µg 258%
Vitamin A 337µg 14µg 36%
Vitamin C 27mg 0.1mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 4.216g 28%
Selenium 0.9µg 16.3µg 28%
Fats 0.52g 16.4g 24%
Saturated fat 0.014g 4.122g 19%
Calories 23kcal 356kcal 17%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 7.124g 17%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 17%
Carbs 3.67g 49.2g 15%
Iron 1.77mg 2.88mg 14%
Sodium 46mg 327mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg 11%
Fiber 2.8g 11%
Manganese 0.426mg 0.683mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.19mg 10%
Magnesium 26mg 70mg 10%
Folate 62µg 33µg 7%
Protein 2.13g 3.9g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 1.738mg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.375mg 4%
Copper 0.225mg 0.195mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.19mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.06µg 3%
Potassium 521mg 439mg 2%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Phosphorus 48mg 54mg 1%
Zinc 0.5mg 0.39mg 1%
Net carbs 0.87g 49.2g N/A
Calcium 67mg 71mg 0%
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.162mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.047mg 0%
Threonine 0.124mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.151mg 0%
Leucine 0.279mg 0%
Lysine 0.131mg 0%
Methionine 0.08mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.173mg 0%
Histidine 0.087mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 281mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.