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Coriander vs. Melon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Coriander and Melon different?

  • Coriander is higher than Melon in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin E , Folate, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Coriander covers your daily need of Vitamin K 256% more than Melon.

Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Melons, casaba, raw types were used 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
9
:
1
Melon
Melon
Contains more Calcium +509.1%
Contains more Iron +420.6%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +860%
Contains more Potassium +186.3%
Contains more Zinc +614.3%
Contains more Copper +275%
Contains more Manganese +1117.1%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%
Coriander
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 67% 19% 21% 46% 6% 14% 75% 56% 5%
Melon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 13% 8% 3% 17% 2% 2% 20% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +509.1%
Contains more Iron +420.6%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +860%
Contains more Potassium +186.3%
Contains more Zinc +614.3%
Contains more Copper +275%
Contains more Manganese +1117.1%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains less Sodium -80.4%

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
9
:
1
Melon
Melon
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4900%
Contains more Vitamin C +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +422.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +380.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +578.6%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin K +12300%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.163
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%
Melon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 73% 4% 8% 5% 6% 38% 6% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +4900%
Contains more Vitamin C +23.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +346.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +422.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +380.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +578.6%
Contains more Folate +675%
Contains more Vitamin K +12300%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.163

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coriander
Coriander
4
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1
Melon
Melon
Contains more Protein +91.9%
Contains more Fats +420%
Contains more Other +308.3%
Contains more Carbs +79.3%
Equal in Water - 91.85
Coriander
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
Melon
7% 92%
Protein: 1.11 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.58 g
Water: 91.85 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Protein +91.9%
Contains more Fats +420%
Contains more Other +308.3%
Contains more Carbs +79.3%
Equal in Water - 91.85

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coriander
Coriander
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0
Melon
Melon
Contains less Saturated Fat -44%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13650%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.039
Coriander
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Melon
38% 3% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.039 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13650%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.039

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Melon Opinion
Net carbs 0.87g 5.68g Melon
Protein 2.13g 1.11g Coriander
Fats 0.52g 0.1g Coriander
Carbs 3.67g 6.58g Melon
Calories 23kcal 28kcal Melon
Sugar 0.87g 5.69g Coriander
Fiber 2.8g 0.9g Coriander
Calcium 67mg 11mg Coriander
Iron 1.77mg 0.34mg Coriander
Magnesium 26mg 11mg Coriander
Phosphorus 48mg 5mg Coriander
Potassium 521mg 182mg Coriander
Sodium 46mg 9mg Melon
Zinc 0.5mg 0.07mg Coriander
Copper 0.225mg 0.06mg Coriander
Manganese 0.426mg 0.035mg Coriander
Selenium 0.9µg 0.4µg Coriander
Vitamin A 6748IU 0IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 337µg 0µg Coriander
Vitamin E 2.5mg 0.05mg Coriander
Vitamin C 27mg 21.8mg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.015mg Coriander
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.031mg Coriander
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 0.232mg Coriander
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.084mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.163mg Melon
Folate 62µg 8µg Coriander
Vitamin K 310µg 2.5µg Coriander
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.025g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 0.002g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.039g Coriander

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander Melon
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
12%
Melon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
7%
Melon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Melon
Melon contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Melon
Melon is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.011g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Melon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169093/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.