Canned Tuna vs. Cilantro
Nutrition comparison of Canned Tuna and Cilantro
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
canned tuna
versus
cilantro
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in canned tuna and cilantro:
- Both cilantro and canned tuna are high in potassium.
- Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein.
- Cilantro has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin and Vitamin B12.
- Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Canned tuna is high in calories and cilantro has 82% less calories than canned tuna - cilantro has 23 calories per 100 grams and canned tuna has 128 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, canned tuna is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to cilantro for fat. Canned tuna has a macronutrient ratio of 78:0:22 and for cilantro, 27:53:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Canned Tuna | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 53% |
| Fat | 22% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cilantro and canned tuna are low in carbohydrates - cilantro has 3.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than canned tuna - cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cilantro and canned tuna contain similar amounts of sugar - cilantro has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Canned tuna is an excellent source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than cilantro - cilantro has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cilantro and canned tuna are low in saturated fat - cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.79g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cilantro has less cholesterol than canned tuna - canned tuna has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cilantro does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than canned tuna - cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 55 times more Vitamin A than canned tuna - cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and canned tuna has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cilantro has more Vitamin E than canned tuna - cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than canned tuna - cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and canned tuna does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cilantro has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate, however, canned tuna contains more niacin and Vitamin B12. Both canned tuna and cilantro contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6.
| Canned Tuna | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.008 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.044 MG | 0.162 MG |
| Niacin | 5.799 MG | 1.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.124 MG | 0.57 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.217 MG | 0.149 MG |
| Folate | 2 UG | 62 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.17 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cilantro is an excellent source of calcium and it has 379% more calcium than canned tuna - cilantro has 67mg of calcium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
iron
Cilantro has 82% more iron than canned tuna - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and canned tuna has 0.97mg of iron.
potassium
Both cilantro and canned tuna are high in potassium. Cilantro has 120% more potassium than canned tuna - cilantro has 521mg of potassium per 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both canned tuna and cilantro contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Canned Tuna | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.055 G | 0.04 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.051 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.106 G | 0.04 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Canned Tuna (Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cilantro or canned tuna contain more calories in 100 grams?Canned tuna is high in calories and cilantro has 80% less calories than canned tuna - cilantro has 23 calories in 100g and canned tuna has 128 calories.
Is cilantro or canned tuna better for protein?
Canned tuna is a fantastic source of protein and it has 10 times more protein than cilantro - cilantro has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and canned tuna has 23.6g of protein.
Does cilantro or canned tuna have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cilantro and canned tuna are low in carbohydrates - cilantro has 3.7g of carbs for 100g and canned tuna has no carbs..
Does cilantro or canned tuna contain more calcium?
Cilantro is a rich source of calcium and it has 380% more calcium than canned tuna - cilantro has 67mg of calcium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 14mg of calcium.
Does cilantro or canned tuna contain more potassium?
Both cilantro and canned tuna are high in potassium. Cilantro has 120% more potassium than canned tuna - cilantro has 521mg of potassium in 100 grams and canned tuna has 237mg of potassium.