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Mussels vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between mussels and coriander

  • Mussels has more vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B1; however, coriander is richer in vitamin A.
  • Mussels covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 1000% more than coriander.
  • Mussels has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of mussels is 50, while the glycemic index of coriander is 32.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat 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 26% 9.9% 24% 252% 50% 73% 122% 48% 887% 489%
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 +42.3%
Contains more IronIron +279.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +434%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +493.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1496.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9855.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +103%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +94.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +51%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.5%

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 45% 30% 0% 0% 75% 97% 56% 57% 23% 3000% 0% 57% 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% 112% 50% 0% 17% 37% 21% 34% 34% 0% 775% 47% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +347.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +159.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +270.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +49%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 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 +1017.4%
Contains more FatsFats +761.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +101.4%
Contains more OtherOther +116.3%
Contains more WaterWater +50.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 33% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.212 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 +268.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2930%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mussels Coriander DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 24µg 0µg 1000%
Manganese 6.8mg 0.426mg 277%
Vitamin K 310µg 258%
Selenium 89.6µg 0.9µg 161%
Iron 6.72mg 1.77mg 62%
Protein 23.8g 2.13g 43%
Phosphorus 285mg 48mg 34%
Vitamin A 91µg 337µg 27%
Zinc 2.67mg 0.5mg 20%
Vitamin B2 0.42mg 0.162mg 20%
Cholesterol 56mg 0mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.3mg 0.067mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 17%
Vitamin C 13.6mg 27mg 15%
Sodium 369mg 46mg 14%
Vitamin B3 3mg 1.114mg 12%
Fiber 0g 2.8g 11%
Vitamin B5 0.95mg 0.57mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.212g 0.04g 8%
Copper 0.149mg 0.225mg 8%
Calories 172kcal 23kcal 7%
Potassium 268mg 521mg 7%
Fats 4.48g 0.52g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.149mg 4%
Folate 76µg 62µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.85g 0.014g 4%
Calcium 33mg 67mg 3%
Magnesium 37mg 26mg 3%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.014g 0.275g 2%
Carbs 7.39g 3.67g 1%
Net carbs 7.39g 0.87g N/A
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Tryptophan 0.267mg 0%
Threonine 1.025mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.036mg 0%
Leucine 1.676mg 0%
Lysine 1.779mg 0%
Methionine 0.537mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.853mg 0%
Valine 1.04mg 0%
Histidine 0.457mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.276g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.506g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.044g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mussels 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
265%
Mussels
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
198%
Mussels
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mussels
Mussels is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.836g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $5)
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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.