Coriander vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between coriander and cayenne pepper?
- Coriander is richer in vitamin K, yet cayenne pepper is richer in vitamin A, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, manganese, vitamin B2, vitamin C, and vitamin B3.
- Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 697% higher.
- Coriander has 4 times more vitamin K than cayenne pepper. Coriander has 310µg of vitamin K, while cayenne pepper has 80.3µg.
We used Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +484.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +120.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +286.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +340.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +65.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +396% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +510.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -34.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +369.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +877.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +286.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +183% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +517.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1093.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +389.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +467.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +681.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1544.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +71% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +302.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.13 g
Fats:
0.52 g
Carbs:
3.67 g
Water:
92.21 g
Other:
1.47 g
Protein:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +1045.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +463.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3221.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1443.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +310.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.04 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20825% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 337µg | 2081µg | 194% |
| Vitamin K | 310µg | 80.3µg | 191% |
| Vitamin E | 2.5mg | 29.83mg | 182% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 2.45mg | 177% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 27.2g | 98% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 7.8mg | 75% |
| Manganese | 0.426mg | 2mg | 68% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.919mg | 58% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.04g | 8.37g | 56% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 76.4mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.114mg | 8.701mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 521mg | 2014mg | 44% |
| Phosphorus | 48mg | 293mg | 35% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 152mg | 30% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 17.27g | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.328mg | 22% |
| Protein | 2.13g | 12.01g | 20% |
| Carbs | 3.67g | 56.63g | 18% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 2.48mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.225mg | 0.373mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.014g | 3.26g | 15% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 318kcal | 15% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 8.8µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.57mg | 11% | |
| Folate | 62µg | 106µg | 11% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 148mg | 8% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 51.5mg | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.275g | 2.75g | 6% |
| Sodium | 46mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 0.87g | 29.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 10.34g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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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%
221%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.246g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)