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Coriander vs. Tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Coriander and Tomato

  • Coriander is richer than Tomato in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Copper, Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin E , Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Coriander is 252% higher.
  • Coriander contains 9 times more Vitamin B2 than Tomato. Coriander contains 0.162mg of Vitamin B2, while Tomato contains 0.019mg.

Food types used in this article are Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average.

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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 +570%
Contains more Iron +555.6%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +119.8%
Contains more Zinc +194.1%
Contains more Copper +281.4%
Contains more Manganese +273.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
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 3% 11% 8% 11% 21% 1% 5% 20% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +570%
Contains more Iron +555.6%
Contains more Magnesium +136.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains more Potassium +119.8%
Contains more Zinc +194.1%
Contains more Copper +281.4%
Contains more Manganese +273.7%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%

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.
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Tomato
Contains more Vitamin A +710.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +363%
Contains more Vitamin C +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +752.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +540.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.3%
Contains more Folate +313.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3824.1%
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 50% 11% 0% 46% 10% 5% 12% 6% 19% 12% 0% 20%
Contains more Vitamin A +710.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +363%
Contains more Vitamin C +97.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +752.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +87.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +540.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86.3%
Contains more Folate +313.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +3824.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +142%
Contains more Fats +160%
Contains more Other +188.2%
Equal in Carbs - 3.89
Equal in Water - 94.52
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
4% 95%
Protein: 0.88 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 3.89 g
Water: 94.52 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +142%
Contains more Fats +160%
Contains more Other +188.2%
Equal in Carbs - 3.89
Equal in Water - 94.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +787.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.5%
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
20% 22% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.028 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -50%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +787.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +107.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Tomato Opinion
Net carbs 0.87g 2.69g Tomato
Protein 2.13g 0.88g Coriander
Fats 0.52g 0.2g Coriander
Carbs 3.67g 3.89g Tomato
Calories 23kcal 18kcal Coriander
Fructose 1.37g Tomato
Sugar 0.87g 2.63g Coriander
Fiber 2.8g 1.2g Coriander
Calcium 67mg 10mg Coriander
Iron 1.77mg 0.27mg Coriander
Magnesium 26mg 11mg Coriander
Phosphorus 48mg 24mg Coriander
Potassium 521mg 237mg Coriander
Sodium 46mg 5mg Tomato
Zinc 0.5mg 0.17mg Coriander
Copper 0.225mg 0.059mg Coriander
Manganese 0.426mg 0.114mg Coriander
Selenium 0.9µg 0µg Coriander
Vitamin A 6748IU 833IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 337µg 42µg Coriander
Vitamin E 2.5mg 0.54mg Coriander
Vitamin C 27mg 13.7mg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.037mg Coriander
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.019mg Coriander
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 0.594mg Coriander
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.089mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.08mg Coriander
Folate 62µg 15µg Coriander
Vitamin K 310µg 7.9µg Coriander
Tryptophan 0.006mg Tomato
Threonine 0.027mg Tomato
Isoleucine 0.018mg Tomato
Leucine 0.025mg Tomato
Lysine 0.027mg Tomato
Methionine 0.006mg Tomato
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Tomato
Valine 0.018mg Tomato
Histidine 0.014mg Tomato
Saturated Fat 0.014g 0.028g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.275g 0.031g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0.083g Tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander Tomato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
126%
Coriander
16%
Tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
9%
Tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tomato
Tomato contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tomato
Tomato is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Tomato
Tomato is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.014g)
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. Tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170457/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.