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Coriander vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Coriander and Lamb?

  • Coriander is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, yet Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Coriander's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 254% more.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Coriander is lower.

We used Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked types in this article.

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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.
Coriander
Coriander
6
:
4
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +294.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Copper +89.1%
Contains more Manganese +1836.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +291.7%
Contains more Zinc +792%
Contains more Selenium +2833.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.88
Coriander
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 67% 19% 21% 46% 6% 14% 75% 56% 5%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +294.1%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Potassium +68.1%
Contains less Sodium -36.1%
Contains more Copper +89.1%
Contains more Manganese +1836.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +291.7%
Contains more Zinc +792%
Contains more Selenium +2833.3%
Equal in Iron - 1.88

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.
Coriander
Coriander
6
:
6
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1685.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.6%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +6639.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +497.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Coriander
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 405% 50% 0% 90% 17% 38% 21% 35% 35% 47% 0% 776%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1685.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.6%
Contains more Folate +244.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +6639.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +497.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coriander
Coriander
3
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +71.6%
Contains more Other +79.3%
Contains more Protein +1051.2%
Contains more Fats +3926.9%
Coriander
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +71.6%
Contains more Other +79.3%
Contains more Protein +1051.2%
Contains more Fats +3926.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coriander
Coriander
1
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3107.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3675%
Coriander
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3107.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3675%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 0.87g 0g Coriander
Protein 2.13g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 0.52g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 3.67g 0g Coriander
Calories 23kcal 294kcal Lamb
Sugar 0.87g 0g Lamb
Fiber 2.8g 0g Coriander
Calcium 67mg 17mg Coriander
Iron 1.77mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 26mg 23mg Coriander
Phosphorus 48mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 521mg 310mg Coriander
Sodium 46mg 72mg Coriander
Zinc 0.5mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.225mg 0.119mg Coriander
Manganese 0.426mg 0.022mg Coriander
Selenium 0.9µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 6748IU 0IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 337µg 0µg Coriander
Vitamin E 2.5mg 0.14mg Coriander
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin C 27mg 0mg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.1mg Lamb
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.13mg Coriander
Folate 62µg 18µg Coriander
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 310µg 4.6µg Coriander
Tryptophan 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Coriander
Saturated Fat 0.014g 8.83g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coriander Lamb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
126%
Coriander
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.816g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.