Cilantro vs. Cucumber
Nutrition comparison of Cilantro and Cucumber
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cilantro
versus
cucumber
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cilantro and cucumber:
- Cilantro has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cilantro has signficantly more iron than cucumber.
- Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cucumber and cilantro contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and cilantro has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cilantro is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cucumber per calorie. Cilantro has a macronutrient ratio of 27:53:20 and for cucumber, 15:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cilantro | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 80% |
| Fat | 20% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cucumber and cilantro are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cilantro has 3.7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cucumber are made of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cilantro comprise of 76% dietary fiber and 24% sugar.
dietary fiber
Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 460% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cucumber and cilantro contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cilantro has 0.87g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cucumber and cilantro contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cucumber and cilantro are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 864% more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 66 times more Vitamin A than cucumber - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cilantro has 82 times more Vitamin E than cucumber - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 17 times more Vitamin K than cucumber - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cilantro has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cilantro | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.067 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.162 MG | 0.033 MG |
| Niacin | 1.114 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.57 MG | 0.259 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Folate | 62 UG | 7 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cilantro is an excellent source of calcium and it has 319% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and cilantro has 67mg of calcium.
iron
Cilantro has signficantly more iron than cucumber - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and cilantro has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Cilantro is an excellent source of potassium and it has 254% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium per 100 grams and cilantro has 521mg 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,
| Cilantro | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3930 UG | 45 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 36 UG | 11 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 865 UG | 23 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cilantro and cucumber contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cilantro | Cucumber | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.028 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.028 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 cucumber or cilantro contain more calories in 100 grams?Cucumber and cilantro contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and cilantro has 23 calories.
Does cucumber or cilantro have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cucumber and cilantro are low in carbohydrates - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and cilantro has 3.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cucumber are made of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cilantro comprise of 80% dietary fiber and 20% sugar.
Does cucumber or cilantro contain more calcium?
Cilantro is a rich source of calcium and it has 320% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and cilantro has 67mg of calcium.
Does cucumber or cilantro contain more potassium?
Cilantro is a rich source of potassium and it has 250% more potassium than cucumber - cucumber has 147mg of potassium in 100 grams and cilantro has 521mg of potassium.