Coriander

Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) , also known as NA, is scientifically classified as Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: Apiales Family: Apiaceae Genus: Coriandrum Species: C. sativum.

Coriander, also known as cilantro or Chinese parsley, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the parts most traditionally used in cooking.

Health Benefits

Coriander or cilantro is a wonderful source of dietary fiber, manganese, iron and magnesium as well. In addition, coriander leaves are rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin K and protein. They also contain small amounts of calcium, phosphorous, potassium, thiamin, niacin and carotene.

Nutrient Facts

Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Energy		95kj
Dietary fiber		2.8g
Carbohydrates		3.67g
Sugars		0.87g
Fat		0.52g
Protein		2.13g
Minerals
Calcium	7%	67mg
Copper	0%	0mg
Iron	14%	1.77mg
Magnesium	7%	26mg
Manganese	20%	0.426mg
Phosphorus	7%	48mg
Potassium	11%	521mg
Sodium	3%	46mg
Zinc	5%	0.5mg

Vitamins
Vitamin A IU	%	0mg
Vitamin A equivalent	42%	337mg
Beta-Carotene	36%	3930mg
B1 - Thiamine	6%	0.067mg
B2 - Riboflavin	14%	0.162mg
B3 - Niacin	7%	1.114mg
B5 - Pantothenic acid	11%	0.57mg
B6 - Vitamin	11%	0.149mg
B9 - Folate	16%	62mg
Vitamin C	33%	27mg
Vitamin E	17%	2.5mg
Vitamin K	295%	310mg
Choline	0%	0mg
Betaine		0mg