Soybean Oil vs. Cilantro
Nutrition comparison of Soybean Oil and Cilantro
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
soybean oil
versus
cilantro
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in soybean oil and cilantro:
- Both cilantro and soybean oil are high in Vitamin K.
- Cilantro has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cilantro has signficantly more iron than soybean oil.
- Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium and potassium.
- Soybean oil is a great source of Vitamin E.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Soybean Oil (Oil, vegetable, soybean, refined) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Soybean oil is high in calories and cilantro has 97% less calories than soybean oil - cilantro has 23 calories per 100 grams and soybean oil has 884 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, soybean oil is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cilantro per calorie. Soybean oil has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for cilantro, 27:53:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Soybean Oil | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 53% |
| Fat | 100% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cilantro and soybean oil are low in carbohydrates - cilantro has 3.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than soybean oil - cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cilantro and soybean oil contain similar amounts of sugar - cilantro has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cilantro has more protein than soybean oil - cilantro has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Fat
saturated fat
Soybean oil is high in saturated fat and cilantro has 100% less saturated fat than soybean oil - cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and soybean oil has 15.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both soybean oil and cilantro are low in trans fat - soybean oil has 0.68g of trans fat 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 soybean oil - cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than soybean oil - cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Soybean oil is a great source of Vitamin E and it has 227% more Vitamin E than cilantro - cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and soybean oil has 8.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both cilantro and soybean oil are high in Vitamin K. Cilantro has 69% more Vitamin K than soybean oil - cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and soybean oil has 183.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cilantro has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Soybean Oil | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | ~ | 0.067 MG |
| Riboflavin | ~ | 0.162 MG |
| Niacin | ~ | 1.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.57 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | ~ | 0.149 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 62 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cilantro is an excellent source of calcium and it has more calcium than soybean oil - cilantro has 67mg of calcium per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
iron
Cilantro has signficantly more iron than soybean oil - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and soybean oil has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Cilantro is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than soybean oil - cilantro has 521mg of potassium per 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, soybean oil has more linoleic acid than cilantro per 100 grams.
| Soybean Oil | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.242 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 50.299 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 50.541 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: Soybean Oil (Oil, vegetable, soybean, refined) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cilantro or soybean oil contain more calories in 100 grams?Soybean oil is high in calories and cilantro has 100% less calories than soybean oil - cilantro has 23 calories in 100g and soybean oil has 884 calories.
Does cilantro or soybean oil have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cilantro and soybean oil are low in carbohydrates - cilantro has 3.7g of carbs for 100g and soybean oil has no carbs..
Does cilantro or soybean oil contain more calcium?
Cilantro is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than soybean oil - cilantro has 67mg of calcium in 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.
Does cilantro or soybean oil contain more potassium?
Cilantro is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than soybean oil - cilantro has 521mg of potassium in 100 grams and soybean oil does not contain significant amounts.