Tumeric vs. Cilantro
Nutrition comparison of Tumeric and Cilantro
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
tumeric
versus
cilantro
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in tumeric and cilantro:
- Both cilantro and tumeric are high in calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cilantro has 130.2 times less saturated fat than tumeric.
- Cilantro has more folate.
- Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin K.
- Tumeric is a great source of protein.
- Tumeric is an excellent source of iron.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Tumeric (Spices, turmeric, ground) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Tumeric is high in calories and cilantro has 93% less calories than tumeric - cilantro has 23 calories per 100 grams and tumeric has 312 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, tumeric is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cilantro per calorie. Tumeric has a macronutrient ratio of 12:80:9 and for cilantro, 30:53:16 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Tumeric | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12% | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 53% |
| Fat | 9% | 16% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Tumeric is high in carbohydrates and cilantro has 95% less carbohydrates than tumeric - cilantro has 3.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cilantro and tumeric are high in dietary fiber. Tumeric has 711% more dietary fiber than cilantro - cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tumeric has 22.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cilantro and tumeric contain similar amounts of sugar - cilantro has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and tumeric has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Tumeric is a great source of protein and it has 354% more protein than cilantro - cilantro has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and tumeric has 9.7g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cilantro has 130.2 times less saturated fat than tumeric - cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tumeric has 1.8g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both tumeric and cilantro are low in trans fat - tumeric has 0.06g 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 37 times more Vitamin C than tumeric - cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tumeric has 0.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than tumeric - cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tumeric does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tumeric has 77% more Vitamin E than cilantro - cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tumeric has 4.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 22 times more Vitamin K than tumeric - cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tumeric has 13.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cilantro has more folate. Both tumeric and cilantro contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Tumeric | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.15 MG | 0.162 MG |
| Niacin | 1.35 MG | 1.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.542 MG | 0.57 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107 MG | 0.149 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 62 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cilantro and tumeric are high in calcium. Tumeric has 151% more calcium than cilantro - cilantro has 67mg of calcium per 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
iron
Tumeric is an excellent source of iron and it has 30 times more iron than cilantro - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
potassium
Both cilantro and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 299% more potassium than cilantro - cilantro has 521mg of potassium per 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tumeric has more linoleic acid than cilantro per 100 grams.
| Tumeric | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.081 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.672 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.753 G | 0.04 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does cilantro or tumeric contain more calories in 100 grams?Tumeric is high in calories and cilantro has 90% less calories than tumeric - cilantro has 23 calories in 100g and tumeric has 312 calories.
Does cilantro or tumeric have more carbohydrates?
By weight, tumeric is high in carbohydrates and cilantro has 100% fewer carbohydrates than tumeric - cilantro has 3.7g of carbs for 100g and tumeric has 67.1g of carbohydrates.
Does cilantro or tumeric contain more calcium?
Both cilantro and tumeric are high in calcium. Tumeric has 150% more calcium than cilantro - cilantro has 67mg of calcium in 100 grams and tumeric has 168mg of calcium.
Does cilantro or tumeric contain more iron?
Tumeric is an abundant source of iron and it has 30 times more iron than cilantro - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron in 100 grams and tumeric has 55mg of iron.
Does cilantro or tumeric contain more potassium?
Both cilantro and tumeric are high in potassium. Tumeric has 300% more potassium than cilantro - cilantro has 521mg of potassium in 100 grams and tumeric has 2080mg of potassium.