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Mandarin orange vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mandarin orange and Coriander

  • Mandarin orange has less Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin E, Folate, Potassium, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B5 than Coriander.
  • Coriander covers your daily need of Vitamin K 258% more than Mandarin orange.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 11% 15% 5.6% 14% 1.9% 8.6% 0.26% 5.1% 0.55%
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 less SodiumSodium -95.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +81.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +213.9%
Contains more IronIron +1080%
Contains more CopperCopper +435.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +614.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +140%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +992.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +800%

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 89% 41% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
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 AVitamin A +890.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +350%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +91%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +287.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~27mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 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 CarbsCarbs +263.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +163%
Contains more FatsFats +67.7%
Contains more OtherOther +297.3%
~equal in Water ~92.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.065 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 +62.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -64.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +358.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Coriander Opinion
Calories 53kcal 23kcal Mandarin orange
Protein 0.81g 2.13g Coriander
Fats 0.31g 0.52g Coriander
Vitamin C 26.7mg 27mg Coriander
Net carbs 11.54g 0.87g Mandarin orange
Carbs 13.34g 3.67g Mandarin orange
Magnesium 12mg 26mg Coriander
Calcium 37mg 67mg Coriander
Potassium 166mg 521mg Coriander
Iron 0.15mg 1.77mg Coriander
Sugar 10.58g 0.87g Coriander
Fiber 1.8g 2.8g Coriander
Copper 0.042mg 0.225mg Coriander
Zinc 0.07mg 0.5mg Coriander
Phosphorus 20mg 48mg Coriander
Sodium 2mg 46mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin A 681IU 6748IU Coriander
Vitamin A 34µg 337µg Coriander
Vitamin E 0.2mg 2.5mg Coriander
Manganese 0.039mg 0.426mg Coriander
Selenium 0.1µg 0.9µg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.067mg Coriander
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.162mg Coriander
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 1.114mg Coriander
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.149mg Coriander
Vitamin K 0µg 310µg Coriander
Folate 16µg 62µg Coriander
Choline 10.2mg 12.8mg Coriander
Saturated Fat 0.039g 0.014g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.06g 0.275g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.04g Mandarin orange
Tryptophan 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.032mg Mandarin orange
Methionine 0.002mg Mandarin orange
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange 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
16%
Mandarin orange
117%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.71g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.025g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.