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Nutmeg vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between nutmeg and coriander

  • Nutmeg has more manganese, copper, fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1; however, coriander is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Coriander covers your daily vitamin K needs 258% more than nutmeg.
  • Coriander has 1853 times less saturated fat than nutmeg. Nutmeg has 25.94g of saturated fat, while coriander has 0.014g.
  • Coriander has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of coriander is 32, while the glycemic index of nutmeg is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, nutmeg, ground 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.
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
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 +603.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +174.6%
Contains more IronIron +71.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +356.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +330%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +343.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -65.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +580.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +77.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +48.9%

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.
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
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 +416.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6640%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +184.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.149mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 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 +174.2%
Contains more FatsFats +6882.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1243.1%
Contains more OtherOther +58.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1380.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 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 +1070.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +775%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nutmeg Coriander DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0µg 310µg 258%
Saturated fat 25.94g 0.014g 118%
Manganese 2.9mg 0.426mg 108%
Copper 1.027mg 0.225mg 89%
Fiber 20.8g 2.8g 72%
Fats 36.31g 0.52g 55%
Vitamin A 5µg 337µg 37%
Magnesium 183mg 26mg 37%
Vitamin C 3mg 27mg 27%
Calories 525kcal 23kcal 25%
Phosphorus 213mg 48mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.346mg 0.067mg 23%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.5mg 17%
Iron 3.04mg 1.77mg 16%
Zinc 2.15mg 0.5mg 15%
Carbs 49.29g 3.67g 15%
Calcium 184mg 67mg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.057mg 0.162mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 3.22g 0.275g 7%
Protein 5.84g 2.13g 7%
Potassium 350mg 521mg 5%
Folate 76µg 62µg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.35g 0.04g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.16mg 0.149mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.299mg 1.114mg 1%
Selenium 1.6µg 0.9µg 1%
Choline 8.8mg 12.8mg 1%
Sodium 16mg 46mg 1%
Net carbs 28.49g 0.87g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 0.87g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nutmeg 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
18%
Nutmeg
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Nutmeg
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.926g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $4)
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.

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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.