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Asparagus vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between asparagus and coriander?

  • Asparagus is richer in vitamin B1, yet coriander is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, manganese, potassium, vitamin E, and vitamin B5.
  • Coriander's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 224% higher.
  • Asparagus has 2 times more vitamin B1 than coriander. Asparagus has 0.143mg of vitamin B1, while coriander has 0.067mg.

We used Asparagus, raw and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw types in this comparison.

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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 10% 7.2% 18% 80% 63% 15% 22% 0.26% 21% 13%
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 IronIron +20.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +155.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +85.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +179.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +157.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +19%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +169.6%
~equal in Zinc ~0.5mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~48mg

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 19% 13% 23% 0% 36% 33% 18% 16% 21% 0% 104% 39% 8.7%
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 +113.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +25%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +786.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +121.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +108%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +63.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +645.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +19.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 4% 93%
Protein: 2.2 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 3.88 g
Water: 93.22 g
Other: 0.58 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 FatsFats +333.3%
Contains more OtherOther +153.4%
~equal in Protein ~2.13g
~equal in Carbs ~3.67g
~equal in Water ~92.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
44% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 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 +25%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Asparagus Coriander DV% diff.
Vitamin K 41.6µg 310µg 224%
Vitamin A 38µg 337µg 33%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 27mg 24%
Manganese 0.158mg 0.426mg 12%
Potassium 202mg 521mg 9%
Vitamin E 1.13mg 2.5mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.274mg 0.57mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.143mg 0.067mg 6%
Iron 2.14mg 1.77mg 5%
Calcium 24mg 67mg 4%
Copper 0.189mg 0.225mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.091mg 0.149mg 4%
Fiber 2.1g 2.8g 3%
Magnesium 14mg 26mg 3%
Folate 52µg 62µg 3%
Selenium 2.3µg 0.9µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.141mg 0.162mg 2%
Sodium 2mg 46mg 2%
Choline 16mg 12.8mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.275g 1%
Vitamin B3 0.978mg 1.114mg 1%
Fructose 1g 1%
Phosphorus 52mg 48mg 1%
Fats 0.12g 0.52g 1%
Calories 20kcal 23kcal 0%
Protein 2.2g 2.13g 0%
Carbs 3.88g 3.67g 0%
Net carbs 1.78g 0.87g N/A
Sugar 1.88g 0.87g N/A
Zinc 0.54mg 0.5mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.04g 0.014g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.04g 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.075mg 0%
Leucine 0.128mg 0%
Lysine 0.104mg 0%
Methionine 0.031mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.075mg 0%
Valine 0.115mg 0%
Histidine 0.049mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Asparagus Coriander
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
25%
Asparagus
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Asparagus
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Asparagus
Asparagus contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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. Asparagus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168389/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.