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Poppy seed vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are poppy seed and coriander different?

  • Poppy seed is richer in manganese, copper, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, zinc, and fiber, while coriander is higher in vitamin K and vitamin A.
  • Poppy seed covers your daily need for manganese, 273% more than coriander.
  • Poppy seed contains 21 times more calcium than coriander. Poppy seed contains 1438mg of calcium, while coriander contains 67mg.
  • Coriander has a higher glycemic index (32) than poppy seed (5).

Spices, poppy seed and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
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 +1234.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2046.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +38%
Contains more IronIron +451.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +623.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1480%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1712.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1474.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1400%

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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 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 +1174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +65.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +41.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +62%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +45.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 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 +744.6%
Contains more FatsFats +7892.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +666.5%
Contains more OtherOther +333.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1449.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 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 +2075.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +71322.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Poppy seed 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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Coriander DV% diff.
Manganese 6.707mg 0.426mg 273%
Vitamin K 0µg 310µg 258%
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 0.04g 190%
Copper 1.627mg 0.225mg 156%
Calcium 1438mg 67mg 137%
Phosphorus 870mg 48mg 117%
Iron 9.76mg 1.77mg 100%
Magnesium 347mg 26mg 76%
Zinc 7.9mg 0.5mg 67%
Fiber 19.5g 2.8g 67%
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.067mg 66%
Fats 41.56g 0.52g 63%
Vitamin A 0µg 337µg 37%
Protein 17.99g 2.13g 32%
Vitamin C 1mg 27mg 29%
Calories 525kcal 23kcal 25%
Selenium 13.5µg 0.9µg 23%
Saturated fat 4.517g 0.014g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 5.982g 0.275g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.149mg 8%
Carbs 28.13g 3.67g 8%
Potassium 719mg 521mg 6%
Folate 82µg 62µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.162mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.57mg 5%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 2.5mg 5%
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 1.114mg 1%
Choline 8.8mg 12.8mg 1%
Sodium 26mg 46mg 1%
Net carbs 8.63g 0.87g N/A
Sugar 2.99g 0.87g N/A
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 0%
Valine 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed 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
33%
Poppy seed
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed 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 - 4.503g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.