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Corn grain vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are corn grain and coriander different?

  • Corn grain is higher in vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin B3; however, coriander is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for coriander is 258% higher.
  • Corn grain contains 17 times more selenium than coriander. While corn grain contains 15.5µg of selenium, coriander contains only 0.9µg.
  • Coriander has a lower glycemic index (32) than corn grain (52).

Corn grain, yellow and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 91% 2.1% 25% 102% 105% 60% 90% 4.6% 63% 85%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +388.5%
Contains more IronIron +53.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +342%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +337.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -23.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1622.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +857.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +81.5%

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 0% 3.7% 9.8% 0% 96% 46% 68% 25% 144% 0% 0.75% 14% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +474.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +225.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +317.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2963.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +410.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +103233.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +226.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 5% 74% 10%
Protein: 9.42 g
Fats: 4.74 g
Carbs: 74.26 g
Water: 10.37 g
Other: 1.21 g
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +342.3%
Contains more FatsFats +811.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1923.4%
Contains more WaterWater +789.2%
Contains more OtherOther +21.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 31% 53%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.667 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.251 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.163 g
4% 84% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +354.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5307.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Corn grain Coriander DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.3µg 310µg 258%
Vitamin B6 0.622mg 0.149mg 36%
Vitamin A 11µg 337µg 36%
Vitamin C 0mg 27mg 30%
Vitamin B1 0.385mg 0.067mg 27%
Selenium 15.5µg 0.9µg 27%
Carbs 74.26g 3.67g 24%
Magnesium 127mg 26mg 24%
Phosphorus 210mg 48mg 23%
Fiber 7.3g 2.8g 18%
Calories 365kcal 23kcal 17%
Vitamin B3 3.627mg 1.114mg 16%
Zinc 2.21mg 0.5mg 16%
Protein 9.42g 2.13g 15%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.163g 0.04g 14%
Vitamin E 0.49mg 2.5mg 13%
Iron 2.71mg 1.77mg 12%
Folate 19µg 62µg 11%
Copper 0.314mg 0.225mg 10%
Potassium 287mg 521mg 7%
Fats 4.74g 0.52g 6%
Calcium 7mg 67mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.201mg 0.162mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.57mg 3%
Manganese 0.485mg 0.426mg 3%
Saturated fat 0.667g 0.014g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.251g 0.275g 2%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Net carbs 66.96g 0.87g N/A
Sugar 0.64g 0.87g N/A
Sodium 35mg 46mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.337mg 0%
Leucine 1.155mg 0%
Lysine 0.265mg 0%
Methionine 0.197mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.463mg 0%
Valine 0.477mg 0%
Histidine 0.287mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Corn grain Coriander
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
31%
Corn grain
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Corn grain
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn grain
Corn grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn grain
Corn grain contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn grain
Corn grain is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Corn grain
Corn grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.653g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Corn grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170288/nutrients
  2. Coriander - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169997/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.