Egg Yolk vs. Cilantro
Nutrition comparison of Egg Yolk and Cilantro
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg yolk
versus
cilantro
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg yolk and cilantro:
- Both cilantro and egg yolk are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
- Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and potassium.
- Egg yolk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, cilantro contains more niacin.
- Egg yolk is a great source of iron.
- Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Yolk (Egg, yolk, raw, fresh) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg yolk is high in calories and cilantro has 93% less calories than egg yolk - cilantro has 23 calories per 100 grams and egg yolk has 322 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg yolk is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cilantro per calorie. Egg yolk has a macronutrient ratio of 20:5:76 and for cilantro, 27:53:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Yolk | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 20% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 5% | 53% |
| Fat | 76% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cilantro and egg yolk are low in carbohydrates - cilantro has 3.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg yolk - cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cilantro and egg yolk contain similar amounts of sugar - cilantro has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.56g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg yolk is an excellent source of protein and it has 645% more protein than cilantro - cilantro has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and egg yolk has 15.9g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Egg yolk is high in saturated fat and cilantro has 100% less saturated fat than egg yolk - cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg yolk has 9.6g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Egg yolk is high in cholesterol and cilantro has less cholesterol than egg yolk - egg yolk has 1085mg 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 egg yolk - cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg yolk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both cilantro and egg yolk are high in Vitamin A. Egg yolk has 13% more Vitamin A than cilantro - cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg yolk has 381ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg yolk is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than cilantro - egg yolk has 218iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cilantro does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cilantro and egg yolk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.6mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 441 times more Vitamin K than egg yolk - cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg yolk has 0.7ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg yolk has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12, however, cilantro contains more niacin.
| Egg Yolk | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.176 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.528 MG | 0.162 MG |
| Niacin | 0.024 MG | 1.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 2.99 MG | 0.57 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 MG | 0.149 MG |
| Folate | 146 UG | 62 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.95 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both cilantro and egg yolk are high in calcium. Egg yolk has 93% more calcium than cilantro - cilantro has 67mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
iron
Egg yolk is a great source of iron and it has 54% more iron than cilantro - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and egg yolk has 2.7mg of iron.
potassium
Cilantro is an excellent source of potassium and it has 378% more potassium than egg yolk - cilantro has 521mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg 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, both egg yolk and cilantro contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Egg Yolk | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 88 UG | 3930 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 38 UG | 36 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1094 UG | 865 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg yolk has more linoleic acid than cilantro per 100 grams.
| Egg Yolk | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.438 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 3.538 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 3.976 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.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cilantro or egg yolk contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg yolk is high in calories and cilantro has 90% less calories than egg yolk - cilantro has 23 calories in 100g and egg yolk has 322 calories.
Does cilantro or egg yolk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cilantro and egg yolk are low in carbohydrates - cilantro has 3.7g of carbs for 100g and egg yolk has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does cilantro or egg yolk contain more calcium?
Both cilantro and egg yolk are high in calcium. Egg yolk has 90% more calcium than cilantro - cilantro has 67mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 129mg of calcium.
Does cilantro or egg yolk contain more potassium?
Cilantro is a rich source of potassium and it has 380% more potassium than egg yolk - cilantro has 521mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg yolk has 109mg of potassium.