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Coriander vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between coriander and pistachios?

  • Coriander is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C, yet pistachios are richer in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, fiber, and iron.
  • Pistachios' daily need coverage for copper is 119% higher.
  • Coriander has 13 times more vitamin A than pistachios. Coriander has 337µg of vitamin A, while pistachios have 26µg.
  • Coriander contains less saturated fat.

We used Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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.
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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +365.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.7%
Contains more IronIron +121.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +477.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +340%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +920.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +181.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +677.8%

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1196.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1040.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.16mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.52mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +2010.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +846.5%
Contains more FatsFats +8615.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +640.3%
Contains more OtherOther +102.7%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8357.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35850%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Pistachio DV% diff.
Vitamin K 310µg 258%
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 1.7mg 119%
Copper 0.225mg 1.3mg 119%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 14.38g 96%
Fats 0.52g 45.32g 69%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.87mg 67%
Phosphorus 48mg 490mg 63%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 23.257g 57%
Protein 2.13g 20.16g 36%
Vitamin A 337µg 26µg 35%
Manganese 0.426mg 1.2mg 34%
Fiber 2.8g 10.6g 31%
Saturated fat 0.014g 5.907g 27%
Calories 23kcal 560kcal 27%
Iron 1.77mg 3.92mg 27%
Vitamin C 27mg 5.6mg 24%
Magnesium 26mg 121mg 23%
Potassium 521mg 1025mg 15%
Zinc 0.5mg 2.2mg 15%
Selenium 0.9µg 7µg 11%
Carbs 3.67g 27.17g 8%
Calcium 67mg 105mg 4%
Folate 62µg 51µg 3%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Sodium 46mg 1mg 2%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 2.86mg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.52mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 1.3mg 1%
Net carbs 0.87g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 7.66g N/A
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.16mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Coriander Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.893g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.