Black Pepper vs. Cilantro
Nutrition comparison of Black Pepper and Cilantro
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
black pepper
versus
cilantro
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in black pepper and cilantro:
- Both cilantro and black pepper are high in Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Black pepper has more pantothenic acid, however, cilantro contains more folate.
- Black pepper is a great source of protein.
- Black pepper is an excellent source of iron.
- Cilantro has 98.4 times less saturated fat than black pepper.
- Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Black pepper is high in calories and cilantro has 91% less calories than black pepper - cilantro has 23 calories per 100 grams and black pepper has 251 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, black pepper is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cilantro per calorie. Black pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 10:78:12 and for cilantro, 27:53:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Black Pepper | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 78% | 53% |
| Fat | 12% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Black pepper is high in carbohydrates and cilantro has 94% less carbohydrates than black pepper - cilantro has 3.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cilantro and black pepper are high in dietary fiber. Black pepper has 804% more dietary fiber than cilantro - cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and black pepper has 25.3g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cilantro and black pepper contain similar amounts of sugar - cilantro has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and black pepper has 0.64g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Black pepper is a great source of protein and it has 388% more protein than cilantro - cilantro has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and black pepper has 10.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cilantro has 98.4 times less saturated fat than black pepper - cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and black pepper has 1.4g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than black pepper - cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and black pepper does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 11 times more Vitamin A than black pepper - cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and black pepper has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cilantro has 140% more Vitamin E than black pepper - cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and black pepper has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both cilantro and black pepper are high in Vitamin K. Cilantro has 89% more Vitamin K than black pepper - cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and black pepper has 163.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Black pepper has more pantothenic acid, however, cilantro contains more folate. Both black pepper and cilantro contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Black Pepper | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.108 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.18 MG | 0.162 MG |
| Niacin | 1.143 MG | 1.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.399 MG | 0.57 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.291 MG | 0.149 MG |
| Folate | 17 UG | 62 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cilantro and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 561% more calcium than cilantro - cilantro has 67mg of calcium per 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
iron
Black pepper is an excellent source of iron and it has 449% more iron than cilantro - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
potassium
Both cilantro and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 155% more potassium than cilantro - cilantro has 521mg of potassium per 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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 black pepper and cilantro contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Black Pepper | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 310 UG | 3930 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 12 UG | 36 UG |
| lycopene | 20 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 454 UG | 865 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, black pepper has more linoleic acid than cilantro per 100 grams.
| Black Pepper | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.694 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.694 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: Black Pepper (Spices, pepper, black) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cilantro or black pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Black pepper is high in calories and cilantro has 90% less calories than black pepper - cilantro has 23 calories in 100g and black pepper has 251 calories.
Does cilantro or black pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, black pepper is high in carbohydrates and cilantro has 90% fewer carbohydrates than black pepper - cilantro has 3.7g of carbs for 100g and black pepper has 64g of carbohydrates.
Does cilantro or black pepper contain more calcium?
Both cilantro and black pepper are high in calcium. Black pepper has 560% more calcium than cilantro - cilantro has 67mg of calcium in 100 grams and black pepper has 443mg of calcium.
Does cilantro or black pepper contain more iron?
Black pepper is an abundant source of iron and it has 450% more iron than cilantro - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron in 100 grams and black pepper has 9.7mg of iron.
Does cilantro or black pepper contain more potassium?
Both cilantro and black pepper are high in potassium. Black pepper has 160% more potassium than cilantro - cilantro has 521mg of potassium in 100 grams and black pepper has 1329mg of potassium.