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Pistachio vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pistachio and Coriander?

  • Pistachio is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Fiber, and Iron, yet Coriander is richer in Vitamin A, and Vitamin C.
  • Pistachio's daily need coverage for Copper is 119% higher.
  • Pistachio has 422 times more Saturated Fat than Coriander. Pistachio has 5.907g of Saturated Fat, while Coriander has 0.014g.

We used Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw types in this comparison.

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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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
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 +365.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +96.7%
Contains more IronIron +121.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +477.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +340%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +920.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +181.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +677.8%

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 19% 31% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 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% 405% 50% 0% 17% 37% 21% 34% 34% 0% 775% 47% 7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1040.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1207.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.162mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.57mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 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 +846.5%
Contains more FatsFats +8615.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +640.3%
Contains more OtherOther +102.7%
Contains more WaterWater +2010.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 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 +8357.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35850%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pistachio 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 Pistachio Coriander Opinion
Calories 560kcal 23kcal Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 2.13g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 0.52g Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 27mg Coriander
Net carbs 16.57g 0.87g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 3.67g Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 26mg Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 67mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 521mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 1.77mg Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 0.87g Coriander
Fiber 10.6g 2.8g Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.225mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 0.5mg Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 48mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 46mg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 6748IU Coriander
Vitamin A 26µg 337µg Coriander
Vitamin E 2.86mg 2.5mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.426mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 0.9µg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.067mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.162mg Coriander
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.114mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.149mg Pistachio
Vitamin K 310µg Coriander
Folate 51µg 62µg Coriander
Choline 12.8mg Coriander
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.014g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.275g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.04g Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pistachio 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
65%
Pistachio
117%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.79g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.893g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.