Mayonnaise vs. Cilantro
Nutrition comparison of Mayonnaise and Cilantro
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
mayonnaise
versus
cilantro
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in mayonnaise and cilantro:
- Both cilantro and mayonnaise are high in Vitamin K.
- Cilantro has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12.
- Cilantro has signficantly more iron than mayonnaise.
- Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Mayonnaise is high in calories and cilantro has 97% less calories than mayonnaise - cilantro has 23 calories per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 680 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, mayonnaise is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cilantro per calorie. Mayonnaise has a macronutrient ratio of 1:0:99 and for cilantro, 27:53:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Mayonnaise | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 53% |
| Fat | 99% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cilantro and mayonnaise are low in carbohydrates - cilantro has 3.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cilantro are made of 76% dietary fiber and 24% sugar, whereas the carbs in mayonnaise comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than mayonnaise - cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cilantro and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of sugar - cilantro has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.57g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cilantro and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of protein - cilantro has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.96g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Mayonnaise is high in saturated fat and cilantro has 100% less saturated fat than mayonnaise - cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 11.7g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both mayonnaise and cilantro are low in trans fat - mayonnaise has 0.19g of trans fat per 100 grams and cilantro does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Cilantro has less cholesterol than mayonnaise - mayonnaise has 42mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cilantro does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than mayonnaise - cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and mayonnaise does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 20 times more Vitamin A than mayonnaise - cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 16ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Mayonnaise has more Vitamin D than cilantro - mayonnaise has 7iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cilantro does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cilantro and mayonnaise contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 3.3mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both cilantro and mayonnaise are high in Vitamin K. Cilantro has 90% more Vitamin K than mayonnaise - cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 163ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cilantro has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, mayonnaise contains more Vitamin B12.
| Mayonnaise | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.019 MG | 0.162 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 1.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.172 MG | 0.57 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.008 MG | 0.149 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 62 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.12 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cilantro is an excellent source of calcium and it has 738% more calcium than mayonnaise - cilantro has 67mg of calcium per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Cilantro has signficantly more iron than mayonnaise - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Cilantro is an excellent source of potassium and it has 25 times more potassium than mayonnaise - cilantro has 521mg of potassium per 100 grams and mayonnaise has 20mg 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,
| Mayonnaise | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 3930 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 12 UG | 865 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, mayonnaise has more linoleic acid than cilantro per 100 grams.
| Mayonnaise | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.125 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 39.146 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 39.271 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: Mayonnaise (Salad dressing, mayonnaise, regular) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cilantro or mayonnaise contain more calories in 100 grams?Mayonnaise is high in calories and cilantro has 100% less calories than mayonnaise - cilantro has 23 calories in 100g and mayonnaise has 680 calories.
Does cilantro or mayonnaise have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cilantro and mayonnaise are low in carbohydrates - cilantro has 3.7g of carbs for 100g and mayonnaise has 0.57g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cilantro are made of 80% dietary fiber and 20% sugar, whereas the carbs in mayonnaise comprise of 100% sugar.
Does cilantro or mayonnaise contain more calcium?
Cilantro is a rich source of calcium and it has 740% more calcium than mayonnaise - cilantro has 67mg of calcium in 100 grams and mayonnaise has 8mg of calcium.
Does cilantro or mayonnaise contain more potassium?
Cilantro is a rich source of potassium and it has 25 times more potassium than mayonnaise - cilantro has 521mg of potassium in 100 grams and mayonnaise has 20mg of potassium.