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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 from 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.

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% 13% 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% 405% 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 +3053.3%
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 Opinion
Calories 365kcal 23kcal Corn grain
Protein 9.42g 2.13g Corn grain
Fats 4.74g 0.52g Corn grain
Vitamin C 0mg 27mg Coriander
Net carbs 66.96g 0.87g Corn grain
Carbs 74.26g 3.67g Corn grain
Magnesium 127mg 26mg Corn grain
Calcium 7mg 67mg Coriander
Potassium 287mg 521mg Coriander
Iron 2.71mg 1.77mg Corn grain
Sugar 0.64g 0.87g Corn grain
Fiber 7.3g 2.8g Corn grain
Copper 0.314mg 0.225mg Corn grain
Zinc 2.21mg 0.5mg Corn grain
Phosphorus 210mg 48mg Corn grain
Sodium 35mg 46mg Corn grain
Vitamin A 214IU 6748IU Coriander
Vitamin A 11µg 337µg Coriander
Vitamin E 0.49mg 2.5mg Coriander
Manganese 0.485mg 0.426mg Corn grain
Selenium 15.5µg 0.9µg Corn grain
Vitamin B1 0.385mg 0.067mg Corn grain
Vitamin B2 0.201mg 0.162mg Corn grain
Vitamin B3 3.627mg 1.114mg Corn grain
Vitamin B5 0.424mg 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.622mg 0.149mg Corn grain
Vitamin K 0.3µg 310µg Coriander
Folate 19µg 62µg Coriander
Choline 12.8mg Coriander
Saturated Fat 0.667g 0.014g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 1.251g 0.275g Corn grain
Polyunsaturated fat 2.163g 0.04g Corn grain
Tryptophan 0.067mg Corn grain
Threonine 0.354mg Corn grain
Isoleucine 0.337mg Corn grain
Leucine 1.155mg Corn grain
Lysine 0.265mg Corn grain
Methionine 0.197mg Corn grain
Phenylalanine 0.463mg Corn grain
Valine 0.477mg Corn grain
Histidine 0.287mg Corn grain

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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
32%
Corn grain
117%
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.