Celery vs. Cilantro

Nutrition comparison of Celery and Cilantro


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of celery versus cilantro (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in celery and cilantro:

  • Both celery and cilantro are high in potassium.
  • Cilantro has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
  • Cilantro has signficantly more iron than celery.
  • Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K and calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of celery and cilantro is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Celery (Celery, raw) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Celery and cilantro contain similar amounts of calories - celery has 14 calories per 100 grams and cilantro has 23 calories.

Celery Cilantro
Protein 17% 30%
Carbohydrates 72% 53%
Fat 11% 16%
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carbohydrates

Both celery and cilantro are low in carbohydrates - celery has 3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cilantro has 3.7g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in celery are made of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar, 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 75% more dietary fiber than celery - celery has 1.6g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Celery and cilantro contain similar amounts of sugar - celery has 1.3g of sugar per 100 grams and cilantro has 0.87g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Celery and cilantro contain similar amounts of protein - celery has 0.69g of protein per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.1g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both celery and cilantro are low in saturated fat - celery has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 771% more Vitamin C than celery - celery has 3.1mg 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 14 times more Vitamin A than celery - celery has 22ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Cilantro has 826% more Vitamin E than celery - celery has 0.27mg 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 958% more Vitamin K than celery - celery has 29.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Cilantro has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both celery and cilantro contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.

Celery Cilantro
Thiamin 0.021 MG 0.067 MG
Riboflavin 0.057 MG 0.162 MG
Niacin 0.32 MG 1.114 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.246 MG 0.57 MG
Vitamin B6 0.074 MG 0.149 MG
Folate 36 UG 62 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cilantro is an excellent source of calcium and it has 68% more calcium than celery - celery has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and cilantro has 67mg of calcium.

iron

Cilantro has signficantly more iron than celery - celery has 0.2mg of iron per 100 grams and cilantro has 1.8mg of iron.

potassium

Both celery and cilantro are high in potassium. Cilantro has 100% more potassium than celery - celery has 260mg 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, celery has more apigenin, luteolin and kaempferol than cilantro per 100 grams, however, cilantro contains more quercetin than celery per 100 grams.

Celery Cilantro
apigenin 2.85 mg ~
luteolin 1.05 mg ~
kaempferol 0.22 mg ~
Quercetin 0.39 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,

Celery Cilantro
beta-carotene 270 UG 3930 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 283 UG 865 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 36 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both celery and cilantro contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Celery Cilantro
linoleic acid 0.079 G 0.04 G
Total 0.079 G 0.04 G



Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Celery (Celery, raw) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) .

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FAQ

Does celery or cilantro contain more calories in 100 grams?
Celery and cilantro contain similar amounts of calories - celery has 14 calories in 100g and cilantro has 23 calories.

Does celery or cilantro have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both celery and cilantro are low in carbohydrates - celery has 3g of carbs for 100g and cilantro has 3.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in celery are made of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar, whereas the carbs in cilantro comprise of 80% dietary fiber and 20% sugar.

Does celery or cilantro contain more calcium?
Cilantro is a rich source of calcium and it has 70% more calcium than celery - celery has 40mg of calcium in 100 grams and cilantro has 67mg of calcium.

Does celery or cilantro contain more potassium?
Both celery and cilantro are high in potassium. Cilantro has 100% more potassium than celery - celery has 260mg of potassium in 100 grams and cilantro has 521mg of potassium.

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