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Coriander vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between coriander and paprika

  • Coriander has more vitamin K; however, paprika is higher in vitamin A, iron, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, copper, and potassium.
  • Paprika covers your daily need for vitamin A, 850% more than coriander.
  • Coriander has 4 times more vitamin K than paprika. While coriander has 310µg of vitamin K, paprika has only 80.3µg.
  • The glycemic index of coriander is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Spices, paprika.

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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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +584.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +241.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +337.6%
Contains more IronIron +1094.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +766%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +554.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +273.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%

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 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +286.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +630.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1064%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +392.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +659.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +803.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +340.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1336.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +302.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more WaterWater +720.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +563.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2378.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1371.1%
Contains more OtherOther +426.5%

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
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +516.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19315%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Paprika DV% diff.
Iron 1.77mg 21.14mg 242%
Vitamin A 337µg 2463µg 236%
Vitamin K 310µg 80.3µg 191%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 29.1mg 177%
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 2.141mg 153%
Fiber 2.8g 34.9g 128%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 1.23mg 82%
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 10.06mg 56%
Copper 0.225mg 0.713mg 54%
Potassium 521mg 2280mg 52%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 7.766g 52%
Manganese 0.426mg 1.59mg 51%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 2.51mg 39%
Phosphorus 48mg 314mg 38%
Magnesium 26mg 178mg 36%
Zinc 0.5mg 4.33mg 35%
Vitamin C 27mg 0.9mg 29%
Protein 2.13g 14.14g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.33mg 22%
Fats 0.52g 12.89g 19%
Carbs 3.67g 53.99g 17%
Calcium 67mg 229mg 16%
Calories 23kcal 282kcal 13%
Selenium 0.9µg 6.3µg 10%
Saturated fat 0.014g 2.14g 10%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Choline 12.8mg 51.5mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 1.695g 4%
Folate 62µg 49µg 3%
Sodium 46mg 68mg 1%
Net carbs 0.87g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 0.87g 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Coriander Paprika
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
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.126g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.