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Coriander vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Coriander and McDonald's Big Mac

  • Coriander has more Vitamin C, Copper, and Potassium, however, McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • McDonald's Big Mac's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 37% more.
  • Coriander has 68 times more Vitamin C than McDonald's Big Mac. Coriander has 27mg of Vitamin C, while McDonald's Big Mac has 0.4mg.
  • Coriander is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.

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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 Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +187.8%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Copper +129.6%
Contains more Manganese +106.8%
Contains more Calcium +73.1%
Contains more Iron +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.2%
Contains more Zinc +282%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 67% 19% 21% 46% 6% 14% 75% 56% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Potassium +187.8%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Copper +129.6%
Contains more Manganese +106.8%
Contains more Calcium +73.1%
Contains more Iron +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.2%
Contains more Zinc +282%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +3489.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +6650%
Contains more Folate +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3489.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +6650%
Contains more Folate +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +162.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +79.7%
Contains more Protein +454.9%
Contains more Fats +2776.9%
Contains more Carbs +447.1%
Contains more Other +25.2%
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
Contains more Water +79.7%
Contains more Protein +454.9%
Contains more Fats +2776.9%
Contains more Carbs +447.1%
Contains more Other +25.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1163.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665%
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1163.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +665%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 0.87g 18.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 2.13g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 0.52g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 3.67g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 23kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 0.87g 3.97g Coriander
Fiber 2.8g 1.6g Coriander
Calcium 67mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 1.77mg 2mg McDonald's Big Mac
Magnesium 26mg 20mg Coriander
Phosphorus 48mg 122mg McDonald's Big Mac
Potassium 521mg 181mg Coriander
Sodium 46mg 460mg Coriander
Zinc 0.5mg 1.91mg McDonald's Big Mac
Copper 0.225mg 0.098mg Coriander
Manganese 0.426mg 0.206mg Coriander
Selenium 0.9µg Coriander
Vitamin A 6748IU 188IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 337µg Coriander
Vitamin E 2.5mg Coriander
Vitamin C 27mg 0.4mg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.176mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.209mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 3.384mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B5 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.149mg Coriander
Folate 62µg 46µg Coriander
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin K 310µg Coriander
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg Coriander
Trans Fat 0g 0.588g Coriander
Saturated Fat 0.014g 3.803g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.306g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Coriander McDonald's Big Mac
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
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.1g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 414mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.789g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/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.