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Coriander vs. Scallion — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Coriander and Scallion?

  • Scallion has less Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Vitamin E , Manganese, Vitamin B5, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2 than Coriander.
  • Coriander's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 86% higher.
  • Coriander has 8 times more Vitamin B5 than Scallion. Coriander has 0.57mg of Vitamin B5, while Scallion has 0.075mg.

We used Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), 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.
Coriander
Coriander
8
:
2
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Iron +19.6%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.7%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Contains more Copper +171.1%
Contains more Manganese +166.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Equal in Calcium - 72
Coriander
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 67% 19% 21% 46% 6% 14% 75% 56% 5%
Scallion
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 56% 15% 16% 25% 3% 11% 28% 21% 4%
Contains more Iron +19.6%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.7%
Contains more Potassium +88.8%
Contains more Zinc +28.2%
Contains more Copper +171.1%
Contains more Manganese +166.3%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains less Sodium -65.2%
Equal in Calcium - 72

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
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Vitamin A +576.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +49.8%
Equal in Folate - 64
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%
Scallion
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 60% 11% 0% 63% 14% 19% 10% 5% 15% 48% 0% 518%
Contains more Vitamin A +576.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +354.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +43.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +112.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +660%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +49.8%
Equal in Folate - 64

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coriander
Coriander
4
:
1
Scallion
Scallion
Contains more Protein +16.4%
Contains more Fats +173.7%
Contains more Other +81.5%
Contains more Carbs +100%
Equal in Water - 89.83
Coriander
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
Scallion
2% 7% 90%
Protein: 1.83 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 7.34 g
Water: 89.83 g
Other: 0.81 g
Contains more Protein +16.4%
Contains more Fats +173.7%
Contains more Other +81.5%
Contains more Carbs +100%
Equal in Water - 89.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coriander
Coriander
2
:
1
Scallion
Scallion
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +918.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85%
Coriander
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Scallion
24% 20% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.032 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.027 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.074 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +918.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Scallion Opinion
Net carbs 0.87g 4.74g Scallion
Protein 2.13g 1.83g Coriander
Fats 0.52g 0.19g Coriander
Carbs 3.67g 7.34g Scallion
Calories 23kcal 32kcal Scallion
Sugar 0.87g 2.33g Coriander
Fiber 2.8g 2.6g Coriander
Calcium 67mg 72mg Scallion
Iron 1.77mg 1.48mg Coriander
Magnesium 26mg 20mg Coriander
Phosphorus 48mg 37mg Coriander
Potassium 521mg 276mg Coriander
Sodium 46mg 16mg Scallion
Zinc 0.5mg 0.39mg Coriander
Copper 0.225mg 0.083mg Coriander
Manganese 0.426mg 0.16mg Coriander
Selenium 0.9µg 0.6µg Coriander
Vitamin A 6748IU 997IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 337µg 50µg Coriander
Vitamin E 2.5mg 0.55mg Coriander
Vitamin C 27mg 18.8mg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.055mg Coriander
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.08mg Coriander
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 0.525mg Coriander
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.075mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.061mg Coriander
Folate 62µg 64µg Scallion
Vitamin K 310µg 207µg Coriander
Tryptophan 0.02mg Scallion
Threonine 0.072mg Scallion
Isoleucine 0.077mg Scallion
Leucine 0.109mg Scallion
Lysine 0.091mg Scallion
Methionine 0.02mg Scallion
Phenylalanine 0.059mg Scallion
Valine 0.081mg Scallion
Histidine 0.032mg Scallion
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.032g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 0.027g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.074g Scallion

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander Scallion
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
63%
Scallion
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
20%
Scallion

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Scallion
Scallion contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Scallion
Scallion is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)

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. Scallion - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170005/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.