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Meatball vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between meatball and coriander?

  • Meatball is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B12, copper, phosphorus, choline, and zinc, yet coriander is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Coriander's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 258% more.
  • The amount of sodium in coriander is lower.
  • The glycemic index of meatball is lower.

We used Meatballs, meatless 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 7.5% 16% 81% 235% 49% 147% 72% 0% 4.4%
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 IronIron +22%
Contains more CopperCopper +213.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +260%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +616.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +168%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +189.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.5%

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 0% 0% 35% 0% 235% 49% 47% 30% 46% 188% 0% 59% 48%
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 B1Vitamin B1 +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +31.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +25.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +590.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +44.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 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 +885.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1630.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +118%
Contains more OtherOther +172.1%
Contains more WaterWater +59%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 26% 56%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.425 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.666 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 +695.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11565%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Meatball Coriander
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Meatball Coriander DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 310µg 258%
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 0.067mg 73%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Copper 0.706mg 0.225mg 53%
Phosphorus 344mg 48mg 42%
Protein 21g 2.13g 38%
Vitamin A 0µg 337µg 37%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.04g 31%
Vitamin C 0mg 27mg 30%
Sodium 550mg 46mg 22%
Manganese 0.426mg 19%
Choline 88.4mg 12.8mg 14%
Fats 9g 0.52g 13%
Zinc 1.8mg 0.5mg 12%
Potassium 180mg 521mg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 1.114mg 9%
Calories 197kcal 23kcal 9%
Fiber 4.6g 2.8g 7%
Saturated fat 1.425g 0.014g 6%
Vitamin E 1.73mg 2.5mg 5%
Iron 2.16mg 1.77mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 2.188g 0.275g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 0.162mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 0.149mg 4%
Calcium 25mg 67mg 4%
Folate 78µg 62µg 4%
Magnesium 18mg 26mg 2%
Carbs 8g 3.67g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 0.57mg 1%
Net carbs 3.4g 0.87g N/A
Sugar 1.25g 0.87g N/A
Selenium 0.8µg 0.9µg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Coriander
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
57%
Meatball
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 504mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.411g)
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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.