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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, 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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 31% 4.8% 37% 23% 75% 9.3% 15% 1.7% 30% 3.8%
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 +65.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -71.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +318.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +25.5%
Contains more IronIron +195%
Contains more ZincZinc +47.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +41.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%
~equal in Copper ~0.225mg

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
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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 17% 0% 5.2% 0% 6.3% 7.8% 14% 12% 37% 0% 0.25% 8.3% 16%
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 CholineCholine +125%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +440%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +861.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +168%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +376.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +309900%
Contains more FolateFolate +463.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.149mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

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

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ginger
Ginger
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40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.154 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 +285%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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
Calories 80kcal 23kcal Ginger
Protein 1.82g 2.13g Coriander
Fats 0.75g 0.52g Ginger
Vitamin C 5mg 27mg Coriander
Net carbs 15.77g 0.87g Ginger
Carbs 17.77g 3.67g Ginger
Magnesium 43mg 26mg Ginger
Calcium 16mg 67mg Coriander
Potassium 415mg 521mg Coriander
Iron 0.6mg 1.77mg Coriander
Sugar 1.7g 0.87g Coriander
Fiber 2g 2.8g Coriander
Copper 0.226mg 0.225mg Ginger
Zinc 0.34mg 0.5mg Coriander
Phosphorus 34mg 48mg Coriander
Sodium 13mg 46mg Ginger
Vitamin A 0IU 6748IU Coriander
Vitamin A 0µg 337µg Coriander
Vitamin E 0.26mg 2.5mg Coriander
Manganese 0.229mg 0.426mg Coriander
Selenium 0.7µg 0.9µg 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
Vitamin K 0.1µg 310µg Coriander
Folate 11µg 62µg Coriander
Choline 28.8mg 12.8mg Ginger
Saturated Fat 0.203g 0.014g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.154g 0.275g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.154g 0.04g Ginger
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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ginger 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
9%
Ginger
117%
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.