Chili Pepper vs. Cilantro
Nutrition comparison of Chili Pepper and Cilantro
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
chili pepper
versus
cilantro
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in chili pepper and cilantro:
- Both cilantro and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
- Cilantro has 4.8 times less sugar than chili pepper.
- Cilantro has more pantothenic acid 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: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cilantro and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - cilantro has 23 calories per 100 grams and chili pepper has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, chili pepper is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cilantro per calorie. Chili pepper has a macronutrient ratio of 17:79:4 and for cilantro, 27:53:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Chili Pepper | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 53% |
| Fat | 4% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cilantro and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - cilantro has 3.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 87% more dietary fiber than chili pepper - cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cilantro has 4.8 times less sugar than chili pepper - cilantro has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and chili pepper has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cilantro and chili pepper contain similar amounts of protein - cilantro has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and chili pepper has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cilantro and chili pepper are low in saturated fat - cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cilantro and chili pepper are high in Vitamin C. Chili pepper has 798% more Vitamin C than cilantro - cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and chili pepper has 242.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 471% more Vitamin A than chili pepper - cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and chili pepper has 59ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cilantro has 262% more Vitamin E than chili pepper - cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and chili pepper has 0.69mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 20 times more Vitamin K than chili pepper - cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and chili pepper has 14.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cilantro has more pantothenic acid and folate. Both chili pepper and cilantro contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6.
| Chili Pepper | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.09 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.162 MG |
| Niacin | 0.95 MG | 1.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.061 MG | 0.57 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 0.149 MG |
| Folate | 23 UG | 62 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cilantro is an excellent source of calcium and it has 272% more calcium than chili pepper - cilantro has 67mg of calcium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
iron
Cilantro has 48% more iron than chili pepper - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and chili pepper has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both cilantro and chili pepper are high in potassium. Cilantro has 53% more potassium than chili pepper - cilantro has 521mg of potassium per 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg 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, chili pepper has more apigenin, luteolin and myricetin than cilantro per 100 grams, however, cilantro contains more quercetin than chili pepper per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 1.4 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 3.87 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 1.2 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 14.7 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 chili pepper and cilantro contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Chili Pepper | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 671 UG | 3930 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 23 UG | 36 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 725 UG | 865 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, chili pepper has more linoleic acid than cilantro per 100 grams.
| Chili Pepper | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.104 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.104 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: Chili Pepper (Peppers, hot chili, green, raw) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cilantro or chili pepper contain more calories in 100 grams?Cilantro and chili pepper contain similar amounts of calories - cilantro has 23 calories in 100g and chili pepper has 40 calories.
Does cilantro or chili pepper have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cilantro and chili pepper contain similar amounts of carbs - cilantro has 3.7g of carbs for 100g and chili pepper has 9.5g of carbohydrates.
Does cilantro or chili pepper contain more calcium?
Cilantro is a rich source of calcium and it has 270% more calcium than chili pepper - cilantro has 67mg of calcium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 18mg of calcium.
Does cilantro or chili pepper contain more potassium?
Both cilantro and chili pepper are high in potassium. Cilantro has 50% more potassium than chili pepper - cilantro has 521mg of potassium in 100 grams and chili pepper has 340mg of potassium.