Apple Juice vs. Cilantro
Nutrition comparison of Apple Juice and Cilantro
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
apple juice
versus
cilantro
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in apple juice and cilantro:
- Cilantro has 10 times less sugar than apple juice.
- Cilantro has 68% less carbohydrates than apple juice.
- Cilantro has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cilantro has signficantly more iron than apple juice.
- Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cilantro has 50% less calories than apple juice - cilantro has 23 calories per 100 grams and apple juice has 46 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, apple juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cilantro per calorie. Apple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 1:97:2 and for cilantro, 27:53:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Apple Juice | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 97% | 53% |
| Fat | 2% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cilantro has 68% less carbohydrates than apple juice - cilantro has 3.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 13 times more dietary fiber than apple juice - cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cilantro has 10 times less sugar than apple juice - cilantro has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and apple juice has 9.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cilantro has 20 times more protein than apple juice - cilantro has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cilantro and apple juice are low in saturated fat - cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 29 times more Vitamin C than apple juice - cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than apple juice - cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cilantro has 249 times more Vitamin E than apple juice - cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than apple juice - cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and apple juice does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cilantro has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Apple Juice | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.021 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.017 MG | 0.162 MG |
| Niacin | 0.073 MG | 1.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.049 MG | 0.57 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.018 MG | 0.149 MG |
| Folate | ~ | 62 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cilantro is an excellent source of calcium and it has 738% more calcium than apple juice - cilantro has 67mg of calcium per 100 grams and apple juice has 8mg of calcium.
iron
Cilantro has signficantly more iron than apple juice - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and apple juice has 0.12mg of iron.
potassium
Cilantro is an excellent source of potassium and it has 416% more potassium than apple juice - cilantro has 521mg of potassium per 100 grams and apple juice has 101mg 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,
| Apple Juice | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 16 UG | 865 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 3930 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both apple juice and cilantro contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Apple Juice | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.033 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.033 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: Apple Juice (Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cilantro or apple juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Cilantro has 50% less calories than apple juice - cilantro has 23 calories in 100g and apple juice has 46 calories.
Does cilantro or apple juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cilantro has 70% fewer carbohydrates than apple juice - cilantro has 3.7g of carbs for 100g and apple juice has 11.3g of carbohydrates.
Does cilantro or apple juice contain more calcium?
Cilantro is a rich source of calcium and it has 740% more calcium than apple juice - cilantro has 67mg of calcium in 100 grams and apple juice has 8mg of calcium.
Does cilantro or apple juice contain more potassium?
Cilantro is a rich source of potassium and it has 420% more potassium than apple juice - cilantro has 521mg of potassium in 100 grams and apple juice has 101mg of potassium.