Cherry Tomato vs. Cilantro

Nutrition comparison of Cherry Tomato and Cilantro


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

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

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

  • Both cilantro and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C and potassium.
  • Cilantro has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cherry tomato 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: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, 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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Cilantro and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - cilantro has 23 calories per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16 calories.

Cherry Tomato Cilantro
Protein 25% 30%
Carbohydrates 66% 53%
Fat 9% 16%
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carbohydrates

Both cilantro and cherry tomato are low in carbohydrates - cilantro has 3.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 211% more dietary fiber than cherry tomato - cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.9g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cilantro and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - cilantro has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

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Cilantro and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of protein - cilantro has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 1.2g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both cilantro and cherry tomato are low in saturated fat - cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both cilantro and cherry tomato are high in Vitamin C. Cilantro has 69% more Vitamin C than cherry tomato - cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 16mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 349% more Vitamin A than cherry tomato - cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 75ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Cilantro has more Vitamin E than cherry tomato - cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than cherry tomato - cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cherry tomato does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

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

Cherry Tomato Cilantro
Thiamin 0.046 MG 0.067 MG
Riboflavin 0.034 MG 0.162 MG
Niacin 0.593 MG 1.114 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.186 MG 0.57 MG
Vitamin B6 0.06 MG 0.149 MG
Folate 29 UG 62 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cilantro is an excellent source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than cherry tomato - cilantro has 67mg of calcium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.

iron

Cilantro has 277% more iron than cherry tomato - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 0.47mg of iron.

potassium

Both cilantro and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Cilantro has 146% more potassium than cherry tomato - cilantro has 521mg of potassium per 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

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

Cherry Tomato Cilantro
linoleic acid 0.073 G 0.04 G
Total 0.073 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).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cherry Tomato or Cilantro .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Cherry Tomato (Tomatoes, orange, raw) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) .

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FAQ

Does cilantro or cherry tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?
Cilantro and cherry tomato contain similar amounts of calories - cilantro has 23 calories in 100g and cherry tomato has 16 calories.

Does cilantro or cherry tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cilantro and cherry tomato are low in carbohydrates - cilantro has 3.7g of carbs for 100g and cherry tomato has 3.2g of carbohydrates.

Does cilantro or cherry tomato contain more calcium?
Cilantro is a rich source of calcium and it has 12 times more calcium than cherry tomato - cilantro has 67mg of calcium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 5mg of calcium.

Does cilantro or cherry tomato contain more potassium?
Both cilantro and cherry tomato are high in potassium. Cilantro has 150% more potassium than cherry tomato - cilantro has 521mg of potassium in 100 grams and cherry tomato has 212mg of potassium.

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