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Coriander vs. Penne — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Coriander and Penne

  • Coriander has more Vitamin C, Iron, and Potassium, while Penne has more Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Coriander's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 30% higher.
  • Penne contains 4 times less Potassium than Coriander. Coriander contains 521mg of Potassium, while Penne contains 122mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Coriander is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared.

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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 Iron +121.3%
Contains more Potassium +327%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Calcium +32.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.8%
Contains more Zinc +120%
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 27% 30% 22% 51% 11% 33% 30% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Iron +121.3%
Contains more Potassium +327%
Contains less Sodium -81.5%
Contains more Calcium +32.8%
Contains more Magnesium +15.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +145.8%
Contains more Zinc +120%

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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Penne
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +27.4%
Contains more Other +33.6%
Contains more Protein +167.6%
Contains more Fats +669.2%
Contains more Carbs +357.8%
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
6% 4% 17% 72%
Protein: 5.7 g
Fats: 4 g
Carbs: 16.8 g
Water: 72.4 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Water +27.4%
Contains more Other +33.6%
Contains more Protein +167.6%
Contains more Fats +669.2%
Contains more Carbs +357.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +263.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +900%
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
62% 27% 11%
Saturated Fat: 2.3 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.4 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +263.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +900%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coriander Penne
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 Penne Opinion
Net carbs 0.87g 14.1g Penne
Protein 2.13g 5.7g Penne
Fats 0.52g 4g Penne
Carbs 3.67g 16.8g Penne
Calories 23kcal 126kcal Penne
Sugar 0.87g 1.9g Coriander
Fiber 2.8g 2.7g Coriander
Calcium 67mg 89mg Penne
Iron 1.77mg 0.8mg Coriander
Magnesium 26mg 30mg Penne
Phosphorus 48mg 118mg Penne
Potassium 521mg 122mg Coriander
Sodium 46mg 248mg Coriander
Zinc 0.5mg 1.1mg Penne
Copper 0.225mg Coriander
Manganese 0.426mg Coriander
Selenium 0.9µg Coriander
Vitamin A 6748IU 0IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 337µg Coriander
Vitamin E 2.5mg Coriander
Vitamin C 27mg 0mg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.067mg Coriander
Vitamin B2 0.162mg Coriander
Vitamin B3 1.114mg Coriander
Vitamin B5 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.149mg Coriander
Folate 62µg Coriander
Vitamin K 310µg Coriander
Cholesterol 0mg 12mg Coriander
Trans Fat 0g 0.2g Coriander
Saturated Fat 0.014g 2.3g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 1g Penne
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.4g Penne

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander Penne
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
0%
Penne
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
20%
Penne

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Penne
Penne is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.286g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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

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.