Lentil vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between lentil and coriander
- Lentil has more folate, fiber, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, coriander is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin E.
- Coriander covers your daily vitamin K needs 257% more than lentil.
- Coriander contains 4 times less phosphorus than lentil. Lentil contains 180mg of phosphorus, while coriander contains 48mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +88.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +11.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +154% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +275% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +16% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +211.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +252.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +152.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +19.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +191.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +155.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2172.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +18135.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +323.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +448.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +36.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +32.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +337.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -73.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +329.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 310µg | 257% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 337µg | 37% |
| Folate | 181µg | 62µg | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 1.5mg | 27mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3.33mg | 1.77mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 7.9g | 2.8g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 180mg | 48mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 2.5mg | 16% |
| Protein | 9.02g | 2.13g | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.169mg | 0.067mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.27mg | 0.5mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.162mg | 7% |
| Calories | 116kcal | 23kcal | 5% |
| Carbs | 20.13g | 3.67g | 5% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 67mg | 5% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 12.8mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 369mg | 521mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.251mg | 0.225mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.494mg | 0.426mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 0.9µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 46mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 36mg | 26mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.178mg | 0.149mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.175g | 0.04g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.638mg | 0.57mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.064g | 0.275g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.52g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 12.23g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | 0.87g | N/A |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.06mg | 1.114mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.053g | 0.014g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.323mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.39mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.654mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.63mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.077mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.445mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.448mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.254mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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94%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.