Coriander vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between coriander and tamarind?
- Coriander is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, copper, and folate, yet tamarind is higher in vitamin B1, magnesium, iron, and phosphorus.
- Coriander's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 256% more.
- Coriander has 225 times more vitamin A than tamarind. While coriander has 6748IU of vitamin A, tamarind has only 30IU.
We used Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Tamarinds, 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 CopperCopper | +161.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +400% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +253.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +10.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +58.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +135.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +44.4% |
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 CVitamin C | +671.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +16750% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +298.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +125.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +10971.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +342.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +48.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +538.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +74% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +193.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +15.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +1603% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +83.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +51.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +47.5% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 310µg | 2.8µg | 256% |
| Vitamin A | 337µg | 2µg | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.428mg | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 27mg | 3.5mg | 26% |
| Carbs | 3.67g | 62.5g | 20% |
| Manganese | 0.426mg | 19% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.5mg | 0.1mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 26mg | 92mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.225mg | 0.086mg | 15% |
| Iron | 1.77mg | 2.8mg | 13% |
| Folate | 62µg | 14µg | 12% |
| Calories | 23kcal | 239kcal | 11% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 5.1g | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.57mg | 0.143mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 48mg | 113mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149mg | 0.066mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.114mg | 1.938mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.5mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 521mg | 628mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.014g | 0.272g | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.9µg | 1.3µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 74mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.162mg | 0.152mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 46mg | 28mg | 1% |
| Protein | 2.13g | 2.8g | 1% |
| Choline | 12.8mg | 8.6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.52g | 0.6g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 0.87g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | 38.8g | N/A |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.275g | 0.181g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.04g | 0.059g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.018mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.139mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.014mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tamarind contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tamarind is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.258g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander 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 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.