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Coriander vs. Ricotta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between coriander and ricotta

  • Coriander has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, copper, manganese, iron, and vitamin E, while ricotta has more selenium.
  • Coriander's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 257% higher.
  • The amount of saturated fat in coriander is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Cheese, ricotta, whole milk.

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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 7.9% 62% 9.3% 14% 7% 32% 68% 11% 0.78% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +136.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +396.2%
Contains more IronIron +365.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +971.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7000%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +209%
Contains more ZincZinc +132%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +229.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1511.1%

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 0% 40% 2.2% 3% 3.3% 45% 2% 13% 9.9% 43% 2.8% 9% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +415.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +971.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +246.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +28081.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +416.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +20.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +36.7%

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
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.7%
Contains more WaterWater +28.6%
Contains more OtherOther +44.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +428.6%
Contains more FatsFats +2396.2%

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
67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.295 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.385 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1218.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +862.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Ricotta DV% diff.
Vitamin K 310µg 1.1µg 257%
Saturated fat 0.014g 8.295g 38%
Vitamin C 27mg 0mg 30%
Selenium 0.9µg 14.5µg 25%
Vitamin A 337µg 120µg 24%
Copper 0.225mg 0.021mg 23%
Fats 0.52g 12.98g 19%
Protein 2.13g 11.26g 18%
Manganese 0.426mg 0.006mg 18%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Iron 1.77mg 0.38mg 17%
Phosphorus 48mg 158mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 0.11mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.34µg 14%
Calcium 67mg 207mg 14%
Folate 62µg 12µg 13%
Potassium 521mg 105mg 12%
Fiber 2.8g 0g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.043mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 3.627g 8%
Calories 23kcal 174kcal 8%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.213mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 0.104mg 6%
Zinc 0.5mg 1.16mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.013mg 5%
Magnesium 26mg 11mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.195mg 3%
Sodium 46mg 84mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.385g 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 10IU 1%
Choline 12.8mg 17.5mg 1%
Carbs 3.67g 3.04g 0%
Net carbs 0.87g 3.04g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 0.27g N/A
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0%
Threonine 0.517mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.589mg 0%
Leucine 1.221mg 0%
Lysine 1.338mg 0%
Methionine 0.281mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 0%
Valine 0.692mg 0%
Histidine 0.459mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coriander Ricotta
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
14%
Ricotta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
29%
Ricotta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ricotta
Ricotta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.281g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
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
  2. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.