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Jalapeño vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Jalapeño and Coriander

  • Jalapeño is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E, yet Coriander is richer in Vitamin K, Vitamin A RAE, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Folate, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin K from Coriander is 243% higher.
  • Jalapeño contains 4 times more Vitamin C than Coriander. Jalapeño contains 118.6mg of Vitamin C, while Coriander contains 27mg.

Food types used in this article are Peppers, jalapeno, raw 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 11% 3.6% 22% 9.4% 15% 3.8% 11% 0.39% 13% 2.2%
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 less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +458.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.1%
Contains more IronIron +608%
Contains more CopperCopper +389.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +257.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +339.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +125%

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 395% 65% 72% 0% 10% 16% 24% 19% 97% 0% 46% 20% 4.1%
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 CVitamin C +339.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +181.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +526%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +131.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +81%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1575.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +129.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +70.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 92%
Protein: 0.91 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.5 g
Water: 91.69 g
Other: 0.53 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 CarbsCarbs +77.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +134.1%
Contains more FatsFats +40.5%
Contains more OtherOther +177.4%
~equal in Water ~92.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 12% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.092 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.112 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +180%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +848.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jalapeño Coriander Opinion
Calories 29kcal 23kcal Jalapeño
Protein 0.91g 2.13g Coriander
Fats 0.37g 0.52g Coriander
Vitamin C 118.6mg 27mg Jalapeño
Net carbs 3.7g 0.87g Jalapeño
Carbs 6.5g 3.67g Jalapeño
Magnesium 15mg 26mg Coriander
Calcium 12mg 67mg Coriander
Potassium 248mg 521mg Coriander
Iron 0.25mg 1.77mg Coriander
Sugar 4.12g 0.87g Coriander
Fiber 2.8g 2.8g
Copper 0.046mg 0.225mg Coriander
Zinc 0.14mg 0.5mg Coriander
Phosphorus 26mg 48mg Coriander
Sodium 3mg 46mg Jalapeño
Vitamin A 1078IU 6748IU Coriander
Vitamin A RAE 54µg 337µg Coriander
Vitamin E 3.58mg 2.5mg Jalapeño
Manganese 0.097mg 0.426mg Coriander
Selenium 0.4µg 0.9µg Coriander
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.067mg Coriander
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.162mg Coriander
Vitamin B3 1.28mg 1.114mg Jalapeño
Vitamin B5 0.315mg 0.57mg Coriander
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.149mg Jalapeño
Vitamin K 18.5µg 310µg Coriander
Folate 27µg 62µg Coriander
Choline 7.5mg 12.8mg Coriander
Saturated Fat 0.092g 0.014g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 0.275g Coriander
Polyunsaturated fat 0.112g 0.04g Jalapeño
Fructose 2.63g Jalapeño
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g Jalapeño
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.062g Jalapeño

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
59%
Jalapeño
117%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
9%
Jalapeño
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Jalapeño
Jalapeño is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.25g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (32)
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. Jalapeño - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168576/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.