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Sardine vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between sardine and coriander

  • Sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, phosphorus, vitamin D, calcium, and vitamin B3; however, coriander is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Sardine covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 373% more than coriander.
  • The glycemic index of coriander is higher.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
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 +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +470.1%
Contains more IronIron +65%
Contains more ZincZinc +162%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +920.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +5755.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +31.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +21%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +294.4%

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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +19.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +370.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +485.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +953.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +11823.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +520%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +1055.9%
Contains more FatsFats +2101.9%
Contains more OtherOther +193.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +54.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 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 +1306.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12770%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Coriander DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg 373%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 310µg 256%
Selenium 52.7µg 0.9µg 94%
Phosphorus 490mg 48mg 63%
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg 47%
Protein 24.62g 2.13g 45%
Vitamin A 32µg 337µg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.04g 34%
Calcium 382mg 67mg 32%
Vitamin C 0mg 27mg 30%
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 1.114mg 26%
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg 24%
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU 24%
Fats 11.45g 0.52g 17%
Iron 2.92mg 1.77mg 14%
Manganese 0.108mg 0.426mg 14%
Folate 10µg 62µg 13%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Choline 75mg 12.8mg 11%
Sodium 307mg 46mg 11%
Calories 208kcal 23kcal 9%
Monounsaturated fat 3.869g 0.275g 9%
Zinc 1.31mg 0.5mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.528g 0.014g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.162mg 5%
Potassium 397mg 521mg 4%
Copper 0.186mg 0.225mg 4%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 2.5mg 3%
Magnesium 39mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.067mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.149mg 1%
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.57mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.67g 1%
Net carbs 0g 0.87g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.87g N/A
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
119%
Sardine
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.514g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $5)
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.