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Lambsquarters vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Lambsquarters and Coriander different?

  • Lambsquarters are higher in Vitamin C, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however, Coriander is richer in Vitamin B5, and Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin C from Lambsquarters is 59% higher.
  • Lambsquarters contain 5 times more Calcium than Coriander. While Lambsquarters contain 309mg of Calcium, Coriander contains only 67mg.

Lambsquarters, raw and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 24% 93% 40% 45% 98% 12% 31% 5.6% 102% 4.9%
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 +30.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +361.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +30.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +83.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.3%
Contains more IronIron +47.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.6%
~equal in Sodium ~46mg
~equal in Selenium ~0.9µg

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 267% 696% 0% 0% 40% 102% 23% 5.5% 63% 0% 0% 23% 0%
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 Vitamin CVitamin C +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +171.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +519.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +106.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.114mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 7% 84% 3%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 7.3 g
Water: 84.3 g
Other: 3.4 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 +97.2%
Contains more FatsFats +53.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +98.9%
Contains more OtherOther +131.3%
~equal in Water ~92.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 27% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.059 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.15 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.351 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 +777.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +83.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lambsquarters Coriander Opinion
Calories 43kcal 23kcal Lambsquarters
Protein 4.2g 2.13g Lambsquarters
Fats 0.8g 0.52g Lambsquarters
Vitamin C 80mg 27mg Lambsquarters
Net carbs 3.3g 0.87g Lambsquarters
Carbs 7.3g 3.67g Lambsquarters
Magnesium 34mg 26mg Lambsquarters
Calcium 309mg 67mg Lambsquarters
Potassium 452mg 521mg Coriander
Iron 1.2mg 1.77mg Coriander
Sugar 0.87g Lambsquarters
Fiber 4g 2.8g Lambsquarters
Copper 0.293mg 0.225mg Lambsquarters
Zinc 0.44mg 0.5mg Coriander
Phosphorus 72mg 48mg Lambsquarters
Sodium 43mg 46mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin A 11600IU 6748IU Lambsquarters
Vitamin A RAE 580µg 337µg Lambsquarters
Vitamin E 2.5mg Coriander
Manganese 0.782mg 0.426mg Lambsquarters
Selenium 0.9µg 0.9µg
Vitamin B1 0.16mg 0.067mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B2 0.44mg 0.162mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B3 1.2mg 1.114mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin B5 0.092mg 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.274mg 0.149mg Lambsquarters
Vitamin K 310µg Coriander
Folate 30µg 62µg Coriander
Choline 12.8mg Coriander
Saturated Fat 0.059g 0.014g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.15g 0.275g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.351g 0.04g Lambsquarters
Tryptophan 0.038mg Lambsquarters
Threonine 0.163mg Lambsquarters
Isoleucine 0.253mg Lambsquarters
Leucine 0.35mg Lambsquarters
Lysine 0.354mg Lambsquarters
Methionine 0.049mg Lambsquarters
Phenylalanine 0.166mg Lambsquarters
Valine 0.226mg Lambsquarters
Histidine 0.116mg Lambsquarters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lambsquarters 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
94%
Lambsquarters
117%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Lambsquarters
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Lambsquarters
Lambsquarters is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Lambsquarters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169244/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.