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Ginger vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ginger and Coriander

  • Ginger contains less Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Iron, Folate, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Calcium than Coriander.
  • Coriander's daily need coverage for Vitamin K is 258% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Ginger root, 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.
Ginger
Ginger
3
:
7
Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.7%
Contains more Calcium +318.8%
Contains more Iron +195%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains more Potassium +25.5%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Manganese +86%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.225
Ginger
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Coriander
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 67% 19% 21% 46% 6% 14% 75% 56% 5%
Contains more Magnesium +65.4%
Contains less Sodium -71.7%
Contains more Calcium +318.8%
Contains more Iron +195%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains more Potassium +25.5%
Contains more Zinc +47.1%
Contains more Manganese +86%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.225

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.
Ginger
Ginger
1
:
9
Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +861.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +440%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +180.8%
Contains more Folate +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +309900%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.149
Ginger
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Coriander
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 405% 50% 0% 90% 17% 38% 21% 35% 35% 47% 0% 776%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +861.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +440%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +180.8%
Contains more Folate +463.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +309900%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.149

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
2
:
3
Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Fats +44.2%
Contains more Carbs +384.2%
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +90.9%
Ginger
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Coriander
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 Fats +44.2%
Contains more Carbs +384.2%
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Water +16.9%
Contains more Other +90.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
1
:
2
Coriander
Coriander
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.6%
Ginger
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Coriander
4% 84% 12%
Saturated Fat: 0.014 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.04 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +285%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +78.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginger Coriander Opinion
Net carbs 15.77g 0.87g Ginger
Protein 1.82g 2.13g Coriander
Fats 0.75g 0.52g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 3.67g Ginger
Calories 80kcal 23kcal Ginger
Sugar 1.7g 0.87g Coriander
Fiber 2g 2.8g Coriander
Calcium 16mg 67mg Coriander
Iron 0.6mg 1.77mg Coriander
Magnesium 43mg 26mg Ginger
Phosphorus 34mg 48mg Coriander
Potassium 415mg 521mg Coriander
Sodium 13mg 46mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.5mg Coriander
Copper 0.226mg 0.225mg Ginger
Manganese 0.229mg 0.426mg Coriander
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg Coriander
Vitamin A 0IU 6748IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 337µg Coriander
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2.5mg Coriander
Vitamin C 5mg 27mg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.067mg Coriander
Vitamin B2 0.034mg 0.162mg Coriander
Vitamin B3 0.75mg 1.114mg Coriander
Vitamin B5 0.203mg 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.149mg Ginger
Folate 11µg 62µg Coriander
Vitamin K 0.1µg 310µg Coriander
Tryptophan 0.012mg Ginger
Threonine 0.036mg Ginger
Isoleucine 0.051mg Ginger
Leucine 0.074mg Ginger
Lysine 0.057mg Ginger
Methionine 0.013mg Ginger
Phenylalanine 0.045mg Ginger
Valine 0.073mg Ginger
Histidine 0.03mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.014g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.275g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.04g Ginger

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger Coriander
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Ginger
126%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
Ginger
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.189g)
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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.