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Peppermint vs. Coriander seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Peppermint and Coriander seeds?

  • Peppermint is higher in Folate, and Vitamin A RAE, yet Coriander seeds are higher in Iron, Fiber, Copper, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Zinc, and Manganese.
  • Coriander seeds' daily need coverage for Iron is 141% more.

We used Peppermint, fresh and Spices, coriander seed 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.
Contains less Sodium -11.4%
Contains more Calcium +191.8%
Contains more Iron +221.3%
Contains more Magnesium +312.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +460.3%
Contains more Potassium +122.7%
Contains more Zinc +323.4%
Contains more Copper +196.4%
Contains more Manganese +61.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 73% 191% 58% 32% 51% 5% 31% 110% 154% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 612% 236% 176% 112% 5% 129% 325% 248% 143%
Contains less Sodium -11.4%
Contains more Calcium +191.8%
Contains more Iron +221.3%
Contains more Magnesium +312.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +460.3%
Contains more Potassium +122.7%
Contains more Zinc +323.4%
Contains more Copper +196.4%
Contains more Manganese +61.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +51.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.29
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 255% 0% 0% 106% 21% 62% 32% 21% 30% 86% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 70% 60% 67% 40% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +51.4%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +191.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24.9%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.29

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +787.7%
Contains more Protein +229.9%
Contains more Fats +1790.4%
Contains more Carbs +269.3%
Contains more Other +239.5%
4% 15% 79% 2%
Protein: 3.75 g
Fats: 0.94 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 78.65 g
Other: 1.77 g
12% 18% 55% 9% 6%
Protein: 12.37 g
Fats: 17.77 g
Carbs: 54.99 g
Water: 8.86 g
Other: 6.01 g
Contains more Water +787.7%
Contains more Protein +229.9%
Contains more Fats +1790.4%
Contains more Carbs +269.3%
Contains more Other +239.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41051.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.5%
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.246 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
6% 83% 11%
Saturated Fat: 0.99 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 13.58 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.75 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +41051.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +244.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peppermint Coriander seeds Opinion
Net carbs 6.89g 13.09g Coriander seeds
Protein 3.75g 12.37g Coriander seeds
Fats 0.94g 17.77g Coriander seeds
Carbs 14.89g 54.99g Coriander seeds
Calories 70kcal 298kcal Coriander seeds
Fiber 8g 41.9g Coriander seeds
Calcium 243mg 709mg Coriander seeds
Iron 5.08mg 16.32mg Coriander seeds
Magnesium 80mg 330mg Coriander seeds
Phosphorus 73mg 409mg Coriander seeds
Potassium 569mg 1267mg Coriander seeds
Sodium 31mg 35mg Peppermint
Zinc 1.11mg 4.7mg Coriander seeds
Copper 0.329mg 0.975mg Coriander seeds
Manganese 1.176mg 1.9mg Coriander seeds
Selenium 26.2µg Coriander seeds
Vitamin A 4248IU 0IU Peppermint
Vitamin A RAE 212µg 0µg Peppermint
Vitamin C 31.8mg 21mg Peppermint
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.239mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.29mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B3 1.706mg 2.13mg Coriander seeds
Vitamin B5 0.338mg Peppermint
Vitamin B6 0.129mg Peppermint
Folate 114µg 0µg Peppermint
Tryptophan 0.058mg Peppermint
Threonine 0.154mg Peppermint
Isoleucine 0.154mg Peppermint
Leucine 0.281mg Peppermint
Lysine 0.161mg Peppermint
Methionine 0.053mg Peppermint
Phenylalanine 0.191mg Peppermint
Valine 0.187mg Peppermint
Histidine 0.075mg Peppermint
Saturated Fat 0.246g 0.99g Peppermint
Monounsaturated Fat 0.033g 13.58g Coriander seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 1.75g Coriander seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peppermint Coriander seeds
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
47%
Peppermint
18%
Coriander seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Peppermint
220%
Coriander seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peppermint
Peppermint contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peppermint
Peppermint is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.744g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is cheaper (difference - $3.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander seeds
Coriander seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Peppermint - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173474/nutrients
  2. Coriander seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170922/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.