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Brown rice vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between brown rice and coriander

  • Brown rice has more manganese and vitamin B1; however, coriander has more vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, folate, copper, and potassium.
  • Coriander's daily need coverage for vitamin K is 258% more.
  • Brown rice has 3 times more vitamin B1 than coriander. Brown rice has 0.178mg of vitamin B1, while coriander has 0.067mg.
  • Brown rice has a higher glycemic index than coriander.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked 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 28% 0.9% 7.6% 21% 35% 19% 44% 0.52% 127% 32%
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 +50%
Contains more ZincZinc +42%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +114.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +128.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +544.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +505.8%
Contains more IronIron +216.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +112.3%

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 0% 0% 3.4% 0% 45% 16% 48% 23% 28% 0% 0.5% 6.8% 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 +165.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +129.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +134.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +21.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +154900%
Contains more FolateFolate +588.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +39.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 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 +28.6%
Contains more FatsFats +86.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +597%
Contains more WaterWater +31.2%
Contains more OtherOther +234.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 37% 37%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.366 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 +34.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +815%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown rice Coriander DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.2µg 310µg 258%
Vitamin A 0µg 337µg 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 27mg 30%
Manganese 0.974mg 0.426mg 24%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 2.5mg 16%
Iron 0.56mg 1.77mg 15%
Copper 0.106mg 0.225mg 13%
Potassium 86mg 521mg 13%
Folate 9µg 62µg 13%
Starch 24.79g 10%
Vitamin B3 2.561mg 1.114mg 9%
Selenium 5.8µg 0.9µg 9%
Vitamin B1 0.178mg 0.067mg 9%
Phosphorus 103mg 48mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.069mg 0.162mg 7%
Carbs 25.58g 3.67g 7%
Calcium 3mg 67mg 6%
Calories 123kcal 23kcal 5%
Fiber 1.6g 2.8g 5%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.57mg 4%
Magnesium 39mg 26mg 3%
Sodium 4mg 46mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.366g 0.04g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.149mg 2%
Zinc 0.71mg 0.5mg 2%
Protein 2.74g 2.13g 1%
Fats 0.97g 0.52g 1%
Choline 9.2mg 12.8mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.26g 0.014g 1%
Net carbs 23.98g 0.87g N/A
Sugar 0.24g 0.87g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.369g 0.275g 0%
Tryptophan 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 0.095mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.109mg 0%
Leucine 0.214mg 0%
Lysine 0.099mg 0%
Methionine 0.058mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.133mg 0%
Valine 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.066mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown rice 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
13%
Brown rice
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Brown rice
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.246g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.