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Coriander vs. Pizza — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between coriander and pizza

  • Coriander is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C, yet pizza is richer in selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for coriander is 253% higher.
  • Coriander contains 19 times more vitamin C than pizza. Coriander contains 27mg of vitamin C, while pizza contains 1.4mg.
  • Coriander contains less sodium.
  • Coriander has a lower glycemic index than pizza.

Food types used in this article are Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Fast Food, Pizza Chain, 14" pizza, cheese topping, regular crust.

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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%
Pizza
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 56% 15% 93% 35% 37% 93% 78% 47% 109%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +114.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +18.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +180.6%
Contains more IronIron +40.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +168%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2111.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~24mg

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%
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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 4.7% 23% 17% 0% 98% 45% 72% 0% 18% 53% 17% 70% 8.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1828.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +388.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +201.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +4526.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +482.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +243.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more CholineCholine +28.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
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11% 10% 33% 43% 2%
Protein: 11.39 g
Fats: 9.69 g
Carbs: 33.33 g
Water: 43.17 g
Other: 2.42 g
Contains more WaterWater +113.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +434.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1763.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +808.2%
Contains more OtherOther +64.6%

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
Pizza
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51% 30% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.465 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.608 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.681 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +848.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4102.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Pizza DV% diff.
Vitamin K 310µg 6.7µg 253%
Selenium 0.9µg 19.9µg 35%
Vitamin A 337µg 69µg 30%
Vitamin C 27mg 1.4mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.39mg 27%
Phosphorus 48mg 216mg 24%
Sodium 46mg 598mg 24%
Saturated fat 0.014g 4.465g 20%
Protein 2.13g 11.39g 19%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.42µg 18%
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 3.825mg 17%
Fats 0.52g 9.69g 14%
Copper 0.225mg 0.105mg 13%
Calories 23kcal 266kcal 12%
Calcium 67mg 188mg 12%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 0.83mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 1.681g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 11%
Starch 26.95g 11%
Carbs 3.67g 33.33g 10%
Potassium 521mg 172mg 10%
Iron 1.77mg 2.48mg 9%
Zinc 0.5mg 1.34mg 8%
Folate 62µg 93µg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 2.608g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.08mg 5%
Manganese 0.426mg 0.36mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.195mg 3%
Fiber 2.8g 2.3g 2%
Fructose 1g 1%
Choline 12.8mg 16.4mg 1%
Net carbs 0.87g 31.03g N/A
Magnesium 26mg 24mg 0%
Sugar 0.87g 3.58g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.241g N/A
Threonine 0.41mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.564mg 0%
Leucine 1.139mg 0%
Lysine 0.77mg 0%
Methionine 0.264mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.664mg 0%
Valine 0.72mg 0%
Histidine 0.355mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.175g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.367g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander Pizza
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
33%
Pizza
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
58%
Pizza

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pizza
Pizza is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 552mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.451g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.
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. Pizza - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173292/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.