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English muffin vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between English muffins and coriander

  • English muffins are richer in phosphorus and vitamin B1, yet coriander is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, iron, copper, vitamin B6, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for coriander is 135% higher.
  • English muffins contain 10 times more sodium than coriander. English muffins contain 464mg of sodium, while coriander contains 46mg.
  • Coriander has a lower glycemic index than English muffins.

Food types used in this article are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
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 ZincZinc +40%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +177.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +23.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +297.7%
Contains more IronIron +98.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +74.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19.3%

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 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 +170.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +26900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +246.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +67.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.162mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 +261.5%
Contains more FatsFats +246.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1153.4%
Contains more OtherOther +63.3%
Contains more WaterWater +119%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 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 +2120%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.6%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.275g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Coriander DV% diff.
Vitamin K 310µg 258%
Vitamin A 0µg 337µg 37%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 27mg 30%
Sodium 464mg 46mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 17%
Carbs 46g 3.67g 14%
Phosphorus 133mg 48mg 12%
Calories 235kcal 23kcal 11%
Copper 0.129mg 0.225mg 11%
Protein 7.7g 2.13g 11%
Potassium 131mg 521mg 11%
Iron 0.89mg 1.77mg 11%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.067mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.149mg 8%
Folate 37µg 62µg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.04g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 1.114mg 3%
Manganese 0.357mg 0.426mg 3%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Fats 1.8g 0.52g 2%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 0.57mg 2%
Zinc 0.7mg 0.5mg 2%
Selenium 0.9µg 2%
Calcium 52mg 67mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.162mg 1%
Magnesium 21mg 26mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.259g 0.014g 1%
Net carbs 43.3g 0.87g N/A
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Fiber 2.7g 2.8g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 0.275g 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
14%
English muffin
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 418mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.245g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.