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Coriander vs. Pumpkin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Coriander and Pumpkin?

  • Coriander is higher in Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Manganese, Iron, Folate, Copper, Vitamin E , Fiber, and Vitamin B6, yet Pumpkin is higher in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Coriander's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 257% more.
  • Coriander has 6 times more Fiber than Pumpkin. While Coriander has 2.8g of Fiber, Pumpkin has only 0.5g.

We used Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Pumpkin, raw types 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.
Contains more Calcium +219%
Contains more Iron +121.3%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +53.2%
Contains more Zinc +56.3%
Contains more Copper +77.2%
Contains more Manganese +240.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 44
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 7% 30% 9% 19% 30% 1% 9% 43% 17% 2%
Contains more Calcium +219%
Contains more Iron +121.3%
Contains more Magnesium +116.7%
Contains more Potassium +53.2%
Contains more Zinc +56.3%
Contains more Copper +77.2%
Contains more Manganese +240.8%
Contains more Selenium +200%
Contains less Sodium -97.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 44

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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Contains more Vitamin E +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.3%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +28081.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.2%
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 511% 22% 0% 30% 13% 26% 12% 18% 15% 12% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin E +135.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +91.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +144.3%
Contains more Folate +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +28081.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +26.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +113%
Contains more Fats +420%
Contains more Other +83.8%
Contains more Carbs +77.1%
Equal in Water - 91.6
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
7% 92%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.6 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +113%
Contains more Fats +420%
Contains more Other +83.8%
Contains more Carbs +77.1%
Equal in Water - 91.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2015.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +700%
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
74% 19% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.052 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.005 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2015.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +700%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Coriander Pumpkin
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 Pumpkin Opinion
Net carbs 0.87g 6g Pumpkin
Protein 2.13g 1g Coriander
Fats 0.52g 0.1g Coriander
Carbs 3.67g 6.5g Pumpkin
Calories 23kcal 26kcal Pumpkin
Sugar 0.87g 2.76g Coriander
Fiber 2.8g 0.5g Coriander
Calcium 67mg 21mg Coriander
Iron 1.77mg 0.8mg Coriander
Magnesium 26mg 12mg Coriander
Phosphorus 48mg 44mg Coriander
Potassium 521mg 340mg Coriander
Sodium 46mg 1mg Pumpkin
Zinc 0.5mg 0.32mg Coriander
Copper 0.225mg 0.127mg Coriander
Manganese 0.426mg 0.125mg Coriander
Selenium 0.9µg 0.3µg Coriander
Vitamin A 6748IU 8513IU Pumpkin
Vitamin A RAE 337µg 426µg Pumpkin
Vitamin E 2.5mg 1.06mg Coriander
Vitamin C 27mg 9mg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.05mg Coriander
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.11mg Coriander
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 0.6mg Coriander
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.298mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.061mg Coriander
Folate 62µg 16µg Coriander
Vitamin K 310µg 1.1µg Coriander
Tryptophan 0.012mg Pumpkin
Threonine 0.029mg Pumpkin
Isoleucine 0.031mg Pumpkin
Leucine 0.046mg Pumpkin
Lysine 0.054mg Pumpkin
Methionine 0.011mg Pumpkin
Phenylalanine 0.032mg Pumpkin
Valine 0.035mg Pumpkin
Histidine 0.016mg Pumpkin
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.052g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 0.013g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.005g Coriander

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
55%
Pumpkin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
16%
Pumpkin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.89g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.038g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Pumpkin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168448/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.