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Dandelion greens vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Dandelion greens and Coriander

  • Dandelion greens have more Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2, however, Coriander have more Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Dandelion greens' daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 390% more.
  • Dandelion greens have 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Coriander. Dandelion greens have 0.19mg of Vitamin B1, while Coriander has 0.067mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Dandelion greens, raw and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, 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 26% 56% 35% 116% 57% 11% 28% 9.9% 45% 2.7%
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 +38.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +179.1%
Contains more IronIron +75.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +22%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80%

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 117% 610% 69% 0% 48% 60% 15% 5% 58% 0% 1946% 20% 19%
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 CVitamin C +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +37.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +183.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +151.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +175.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +578.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +129.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 9.2 g
Water: 85.6 g
Other: 1.8 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 +26.8%
Contains more FatsFats +34.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +150.7%
Contains more OtherOther +22.4%
~equal in Water ~92.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 3% 62%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.17 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.306 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +665%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1864.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dandelion greens Coriander Opinion
Calories 45kcal 23kcal Dandelion greens
Protein 2.7g 2.13g Dandelion greens
Fats 0.7g 0.52g Dandelion greens
Vitamin C 35mg 27mg Dandelion greens
Net carbs 5.7g 0.87g Dandelion greens
Carbs 9.2g 3.67g Dandelion greens
Magnesium 36mg 26mg Dandelion greens
Calcium 187mg 67mg Dandelion greens
Potassium 397mg 521mg Coriander
Iron 3.1mg 1.77mg Dandelion greens
Sugar 0.71g 0.87g Dandelion greens
Fiber 3.5g 2.8g Dandelion greens
Copper 0.171mg 0.225mg Coriander
Zinc 0.41mg 0.5mg Coriander
Phosphorus 66mg 48mg Dandelion greens
Sodium 76mg 46mg Coriander
Vitamin A 10161IU 6748IU Dandelion greens
Vitamin A 508µg 337µg Dandelion greens
Vitamin E 3.44mg 2.5mg Dandelion greens
Manganese 0.342mg 0.426mg Coriander
Selenium 0.5µg 0.9µg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.19mg 0.067mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B2 0.26mg 0.162mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin B3 0.806mg 1.114mg Coriander
Vitamin B5 0.084mg 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.251mg 0.149mg Dandelion greens
Vitamin K 778.4µg 310µg Dandelion greens
Folate 27µg 62µg Coriander
Choline 35.3mg 12.8mg Dandelion greens
Saturated Fat 0.17g 0.014g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.014g 0.275g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.306g 0.04g Dandelion greens

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Dandelion greens 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
228%
Dandelion greens
117%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Dandelion greens
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Dandelion greens
Dandelion greens is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.156g)
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. Dandelion greens - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169226/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.