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Pilaf vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pilaf and coriander?

  • Pilaf is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B3, manganese, and vitamin B6, yet coriander is higher in vitamin K, vitamin A, and vitamin C.
  • Coriander's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 258% more.
  • Pilaf has 36 times more selenium than coriander. While pilaf has 32.4µg of selenium, coriander has only 0.9µg.
  • The amount of sodium in coriander is lower.
  • The glycemic index of coriander is lower.

We used Rice and vermicelli mix, rice pilaf flavor, unprepared and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw 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.
Pilaf
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 25% 17% 92% 55% 28% 66% 170% 115% 177%
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 +23.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.9%
Contains more IronIron +37.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +102%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +107%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +177.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%

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.
Pilaf
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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 14% 1.3% 0.8% 0% 151% 20% 115% 43% 92% 2.5% 1.3% 159% 9.5%
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 +800%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +241.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +36.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +558.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8325%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +6150%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +61900%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
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10% 76% 8% 4%
Protein: 10.42 g
Fats: 1.37 g
Carbs: 76.31 g
Water: 8.04 g
Other: 3.86 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 +389.2%
Contains more FatsFats +163.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1979.3%
Contains more OtherOther +162.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1046.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pilaf
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29% 35% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.307 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.373 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.377 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 +35.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +842.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pilaf Coriander DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.5µg 310µg 258%
Selenium 32.4µg 0.9µg 57%
Sodium 1303mg 46mg 55%
Vitamin B1 0.603mg 0.067mg 45%
Folate 212µg 62µg 38%
Vitamin A 4µg 337µg 37%
Vitamin B3 6.127mg 1.114mg 31%
Starch 71.23g 29%
Vitamin C 4.1mg 27mg 25%
Carbs 76.31g 3.67g 24%
Manganese 0.882mg 0.426mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 0.149mg 19%
Protein 10.42g 2.13g 17%
Calories 359kcal 23kcal 17%
Vitamin E 0.04mg 2.5mg 16%
Phosphorus 154mg 48mg 15%
Potassium 188mg 521mg 10%
Iron 2.44mg 1.77mg 8%
Copper 0.166mg 0.225mg 7%
Fiber 1.2g 2.8g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.162mg 6%
Zinc 1.01mg 0.5mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.57mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.377g 0.04g 2%
Calcium 83mg 67mg 2%
Choline 17.5mg 12.8mg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 26mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.307g 0.014g 1%
Vitamin B12 0.02µg 0µg 1%
Fats 1.37g 0.52g 1%
Net carbs 75.11g 0.87g N/A
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg 0%
Sugar 1.53g 0.87g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.373g 0.275g 0%
Tryptophan 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.221mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.279mg 0%
Leucine 0.523mg 0%
Lysine 0.189mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.32mg 0%
Valine 0.374mg 0%
Histidine 0.15mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pilaf 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
47%
Pilaf
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
77%
Pilaf
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pilaf
Pilaf is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pilaf
Pilaf is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 1257mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.293g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Pilaf - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168951/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.