Strawberries vs. Cilantro
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Cilantro
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
cilantro
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and cilantro:
- Both strawberries and cilantro are high in Vitamin C.
- Cilantro has 4.6 times less sugar than strawberry.
- Cilantro has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and cilantro contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and cilantro has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cilantro per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for cilantro, 27:53:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 53% |
| Fat | 8% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and cilantro contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and cilantro has 3.7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, 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 40% more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cilantro has 4.6 times less sugar than strawberry - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cilantro has 0.87g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and cilantro contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and cilantro are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both strawberries and cilantro are high in Vitamin C. Strawberry has 118% more Vitamin C than cilantro - strawberry has 58.8mg 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 336 times more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cilantro has 762% more Vitamin E than strawberry - strawberry has 0.29mg 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 139 times more Vitamin K than strawberry - strawberry has 2.2ug 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.
| Strawberries | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.162 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 1.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.57 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.149 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 62 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cilantro is an excellent source of calcium and it has 319% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and cilantro has 67mg of calcium.
iron
Cilantro has 332% more iron than strawberry - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and cilantro has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Cilantro is an excellent source of potassium and it has 241% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and cilantro has 521mg 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, strawberry has more kaempferol than cilantro per 100 grams, however, cilantro contains more quercetin than strawberry per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| myricetin | 0.04 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.11 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,
| Strawberries | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 3930 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 865 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, strawberry has more linoleic acid than cilantro per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.09 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: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) .
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FAQ
Does strawberries or cilantro contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and cilantro contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and cilantro has 23 calories.
Does strawberries or cilantro have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and cilantro contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and cilantro has 3.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in cilantro comprise of 80% dietary fiber and 20% sugar.
Does strawberries or cilantro contain more calcium?
Cilantro is a rich source of calcium and it has 320% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and cilantro has 67mg of calcium.
Does strawberries or cilantro contain more potassium?
Cilantro is a rich source of potassium and it has 240% more potassium than strawberry - strawberry has 153mg of potassium in 100 grams and cilantro has 521mg of potassium.