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Lamb vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between lamb and coriander?

  • Lamb is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, zinc, vitamin B3, and phosphorus, yet coriander is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Coriander's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 254% more.
  • The amount of cholesterol in coriander is lower.
  • The glycemic index of lamb is lower.

We used Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw types in this article.

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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.
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
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 +792%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +291.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2833.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +294.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +68.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +89.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -36.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1836.4%
~equal in Iron ~1.77mg

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.
Lamb
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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 0% 0% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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 +49.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +497.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +632%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1685.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6639.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +244.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 +1051.2%
Contains more FatsFats +3926.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +71.6%
Contains more OtherOther +79.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 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 +3107.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3675%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Coriander DV% diff.
Vitamin K 4.6µg 310µg 255%
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg 106%
Selenium 26.4µg 0.9µg 46%
Protein 24.52g 2.13g 45%
Saturated fat 8.83g 0.014g 40%
Vitamin A 0µg 337µg 37%
Zinc 4.46mg 0.5mg 36%
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 1.114mg 35%
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg 32%
Fats 20.94g 0.52g 31%
Vitamin C 0mg 27mg 30%
Monounsaturated fat 8.82g 0.275g 21%
Phosphorus 188mg 48mg 20%
Manganese 0.022mg 0.426mg 18%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 2.5mg 16%
Choline 93.7mg 12.8mg 15%
Calories 294kcal 23kcal 14%
Copper 0.119mg 0.225mg 12%
Folate 18µg 62µg 11%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.04g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.162mg 7%
Potassium 310mg 521mg 6%
Calcium 17mg 67mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.067mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.57mg 2%
Carbs 0g 3.67g 1%
Magnesium 23mg 26mg 1%
Sodium 72mg 46mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.149mg 1%
Iron 1.88mg 1.77mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 0g 0.87g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 0g 0.87g N/A
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0%
Valine 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.816g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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.
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.