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Paprika vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Paprika and Coriander

  • Paprika has more Iron, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Copper, and Potassium, however, Coriander is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Paprika covers your daily need of Iron 242% more than Coriander.
  • Paprika has 14 times more Vitamin B6 than Coriander. While Paprika has 2.141mg of Vitamin B6, Coriander has only 0.149mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Spices, paprika 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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
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 +584.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +241.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +337.6%
Contains more IronIron +1094.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +216.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +766%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +554.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +273.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -32.4%

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% 2955% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
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 AVitamin A +629.9%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1064%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +392.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +659.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +803.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +340.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1336.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +302.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +286.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +26.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 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 +563.8%
Contains more FatsFats +2378.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1371.1%
Contains more OtherOther +426.5%
Contains more WaterWater +720.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 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 +516.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19315%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Coriander Opinion
Calories 282kcal 23kcal Paprika
Protein 14.14g 2.13g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 0.52g Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 27mg Coriander
Net carbs 19.09g 0.87g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 3.67g Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 26mg Paprika
Calcium 229mg 67mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 521mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 1.77mg Paprika
Sugar 10.34g 0.87g Coriander
Fiber 34.9g 2.8g Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.225mg Paprika
Zinc 4.33mg 0.5mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 48mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 46mg Coriander
Vitamin A 49254IU 6748IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 337µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg 2.5mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 0.426mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 0.9µg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.067mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.162mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 1.114mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.57mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.149mg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg 310µg Coriander
Folate 49µg 62µg Coriander
Choline 51.5mg 12.8mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.014g Coriander
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 0.275g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.04g Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika 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
385%
Paprika
117%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coriander
Coriander contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.126g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coriander
Coriander is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.