Chives vs. Cilantro
Nutrition comparison of Chives and Cilantro
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chives
versus
cilantro
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chives and cilantro:
- Both chives and cilantro are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Chives (Chives, raw) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Chives and cilantro contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories per 100 grams and cilantro has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chives is much heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to cilantro for carbs. Chives has a macronutrient ratio of 50:50:0 and for cilantro, 27:53:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chives | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 50% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 50% | 53% |
| Fat | ~ | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both chives and cilantro are low in carbohydrates - chive has 4.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and cilantro has 3.7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in chives are made of 57% dietary fiber and 43% sugar, whereas the carbs in cilantro comprise of 76% dietary fiber and 24% sugar.
dietary fiber
Both chives and cilantro are high in dietary fiber. Chive is very similar to chive for dietary fiber - chive has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Chives and cilantro contain similar amounts of sugar - chive has 1.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cilantro has 0.87g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Chives and cilantro contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both chives and cilantro are low in saturated fat - chive has 0.15g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both chives and cilantro are high in Vitamin C. Chive has 115% more Vitamin C than cilantro - chive has 58.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both chives and cilantro are high in Vitamin A. Cilantro has 55% more Vitamin A than chive - chive has 218ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cilantro has 10 times more Vitamin E than chive - chive has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both chives and cilantro are high in Vitamin K. Cilantro has 46% more Vitamin K than chive - chive has 212.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both chives and cilantro contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Chives | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.078 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.115 MG | 0.162 MG |
| Niacin | 0.647 MG | 1.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.324 MG | 0.57 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.138 MG | 0.149 MG |
| Folate | 105 UG | 62 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both chives and cilantro are high in calcium. Chive has 37% more calcium than cilantro - chive has 92mg of calcium per 100 grams and cilantro has 67mg of calcium.
iron
Chives and cilantro contain similar amounts of iron - chive has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and cilantro has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both chives and cilantro are high in potassium. Cilantro has 76% more potassium than chive - chive has 296mg of potassium per 100 grams and cilantro has 521mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, chive has more isorhamnetin and kaempferol than cilantro per 100 grams, however, cilantro contains more quercetin than chive per 100 grams.
| Chives | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.15 mg | ~ |
| isorhamnetin | 6.75 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 10.0 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 4.77 mg | 52.9 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both chives and cilantro contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Chives | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 2612 UG | 3930 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 323 UG | 865 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chive has more linoleic acid than cilantro per 100 grams.
| Chives | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.252 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.252 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.
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FAQ
Does chives or cilantro contain more calories in 100 grams?Chives and cilantro contain similar amounts of calories - chive has 30 calories in 100g and cilantro has 23 calories.
Is chives or cilantro better for protein?
Chives and cilantro contain similar amounts of protein - chive has 3.3g of protein per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.1g of protein.
Does chives or cilantro have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both chives and cilantro are low in carbohydrates - chive has 4.4g of carbs for 100g and cilantro has 3.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in chives are made of 60% dietary fiber and 40% sugar, whereas the carbs in cilantro comprise of 80% dietary fiber and 20% sugar.
Does chives or cilantro contain more calcium?
Both chives and cilantro are high in calcium. Chive has 40% more calcium than cilantro - chive has 92mg of calcium in 100 grams and cilantro has 67mg of calcium.
Does chives or cilantro contain more potassium?
Both chives and cilantro are high in potassium. Cilantro has 80% more potassium than chive - chive has 296mg of potassium in 100 grams and cilantro has 521mg of potassium.