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Wild rice vs. Coriander — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between wild rice and coriander

  • Wild rice is richer in zinc, yet coriander is richer in vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, potassium, copper, folate, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin K for coriander is 258% higher.
  • Wild rice contains 3 times more zinc than coriander. Wild rice contains 1.34mg of zinc, while coriander contains 0.5mg.
  • Coriander has a lower glycemic index than wild rice.

Food types used in this article are Wild rice, 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 23% 0.9% 8.9% 23% 40% 37% 35% 0.39% 37% 4.4%
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 ZincZinc +168%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +70.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2133.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +415.8%
Contains more IronIron +195%
Contains more CopperCopper +86%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +51.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.5%

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.
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% 4.8% 0% 13% 20% 24% 9.2% 31% 0% 1.3% 20% 5.6%
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 B3Vitamin B3 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +941.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +270.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +10.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +61900%
Contains more FolateFolate +138.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +25.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 21% 74%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 21.34 g
Water: 73.93 g
Other: 0.4 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 +87.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +481.5%
Contains more FatsFats +52.9%
Contains more WaterWater +24.7%
Contains more OtherOther +267.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 16% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.049 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.213 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 +432.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +450%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wild rice Coriander DV% diff.
Vitamin K 0.5µg 310µg 258%
Vitamin A 0µg 337µg 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 27mg 30%
Iron 0.6mg 1.77mg 15%
Vitamin E 0.24mg 2.5mg 15%
Potassium 101mg 521mg 12%
Copper 0.121mg 0.225mg 12%
Folate 26µg 62µg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.154mg 0.57mg 8%
Zinc 1.34mg 0.5mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.162mg 6%
Manganese 0.282mg 0.426mg 6%
Carbs 21.34g 3.67g 6%
Calcium 3mg 67mg 6%
Phosphorus 82mg 48mg 5%
Protein 3.99g 2.13g 4%
Calories 101kcal 23kcal 4%
Fiber 1.8g 2.8g 4%
Sodium 3mg 46mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.05g 0.275g 1%
Vitamin B6 0.135mg 0.149mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.213g 0.04g 1%
Vitamin B1 0.052mg 0.067mg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.287mg 1.114mg 1%
Magnesium 32mg 26mg 1%
Fats 0.34g 0.52g 0%
Net carbs 19.54g 0.87g N/A
Sugar 0.73g 0.87g N/A
Selenium 0.8µg 0.9µg 0%
Choline 10.2mg 12.8mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.049g 0.014g 0%
Tryptophan 0.049mg 0%
Threonine 0.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.167mg 0%
Leucine 0.276mg 0%
Lysine 0.17mg 0%
Methionine 0.119mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.195mg 0%
Valine 0.232mg 0%
Histidine 0.104mg 0%
Fructose 0.2g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wild 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
10%
Wild rice
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Wild rice
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wild rice
Wild rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wild rice
Wild rice contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wild rice
Wild rice is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.035g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Coriander
Coriander is relatively richer in minerals
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. Wild rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168897/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.