Cherry Tomato vs. Cilantro
Nutrition comparison of Cherry Tomato and Cilantro
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cherry tomato
versus
cilantro
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cherry tomato and cilantro:
- Both cilantro and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Cilantro has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cilantro and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - cilantro has 23 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cherry tomato is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to cilantro for protein. Cherry tomato has a macronutrient ratio of 24:67:9 and for cilantro, 27:53:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cherry Tomato | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 67% | 53% |
| Fat | 9% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cilantro and cherry tomato are low in carbohydrates - cilantro has 3.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 211% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cilantro and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - cilantro has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cilantro and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - cilantro has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cilantro and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cilantro and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C. Cilantro has 69% more Vitamin C than cherry tomato - cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 349% more Vitamin A than cherry tomato - cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cilantro has more Vitamin E than cherry tomato - cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than cherry tomato - cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cilantro has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cherry tomato and cilantro contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.
| Cherry Tomato | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.034 MG | 0.162 MG |
| Niacin | 0.593 MG | 1.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.186 MG | 0.57 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 MG | 0.149 MG |
| Folate | 29 UG | 62 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cilantro is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than cherry tomato - cilantro has 67mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Cilantro has 277% more iron than cherry tomato - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Both cilantro and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Cilantro has 146% more potassium than cherry tomato - cilantro has 521mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cherry tomato and cilantro contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cherry Tomato | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.073 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.073 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: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cilantro or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Cilantro and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - cilantro has 23 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.
Does cilantro or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cilantro and cherry tomato are low in carbohydrates - cilantro has 3.7g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.
Does cilantro or cherry tomato contain more calcium?
Cilantro is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than cherry tomato - cilantro has 67mg of calcium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.
Does cilantro or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both cilantro and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Cilantro has 150% more potassium than cherry tomato - cilantro has 521mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.