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Coriander vs. Wasabi — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between coriander and wasabi

  • Coriander has more vitamin A, folate, iron, copper, and vitamin B5; however, wasabi is higher in fiber, vitamin C, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B6.
  • Coriander covers your daily vitamin A needs 134% more than wasabi.
  • Wasabi contains 3 times less folate than coriander. Coriander contains 62µg of folate, while wasabi contains 18µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw and Wasabi, root, raw.

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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%
Wasabi
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 49% 38% 50% 39% 52% 44% 34% 2.2% 51% 0%
Contains more IronIron +71.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +45.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +165.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +91%
Contains more ZincZinc +224%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63%
~equal in Potassium ~568mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.391mg

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%
Wasabi
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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 140% 0.67% 0% 0% 33% 26% 14% 12% 63% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +16750%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +42.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +49.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +244.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +55.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +95.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.9%
~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
Wasabi
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5% 24% 69% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.63 g
Carbs: 23.54 g
Water: 69.11 g
Other: 1.92 g
Contains more WaterWater +33.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.4%
Contains more FatsFats +21.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +541.4%
Contains more OtherOther +30.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coriander Wasabi DV% diff.
Vitamin K 310µg 258%
Vitamin A 337µg 2µg 37%
Fiber 2.8g 7.8g 20%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 17%
Vitamin C 27mg 41.9mg 17%
Folate 62µg 18µg 11%
Zinc 0.5mg 1.62mg 10%
Magnesium 26mg 69mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.149mg 0.274mg 10%
Iron 1.77mg 1.03mg 9%
Copper 0.225mg 0.155mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.203mg 7%
Carbs 3.67g 23.54g 7%
Calcium 67mg 128mg 6%
Phosphorus 48mg 80mg 5%
Protein 2.13g 4.8g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.131mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.114mg 4%
Calories 23kcal 109kcal 4%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Manganese 0.426mg 0.391mg 2%
Selenium 0.9µg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.114mg 0.743mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.275g 1%
Sodium 46mg 17mg 1%
Potassium 521mg 568mg 1%
Fats 0.52g 0.63g 0%
Net carbs 0.87g 15.74g N/A
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Saturated fat 0.014g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.04g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coriander Wasabi
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
23%
Wasabi
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Coriander
36%
Wasabi

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wasabi
Wasabi contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wasabi
Wasabi is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.014g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wasabi
Wasabi is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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)
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. Wasabi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168583/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.