Heavy Cream vs. Cilantro

Nutrition comparison of Heavy Cream and Cilantro


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

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

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

  • Both cilantro and heavy cream are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
  • Cilantro has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12.
  • Cilantro has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream.
  • Cilantro has signficantly more iron than heavy cream.
  • Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and potassium.
  • Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than cilantro.
Detailed nutritional comparison of heavy cream 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: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) 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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Heavy cream is high in calories and cilantro has 93% less calories than heavy cream - cilantro has 23 calories per 100 grams and heavy cream has 340 calories.

Heavy Cream Cilantro
Protein 3% 30%
Carbohydrates 3% 53%
Fat 94% 16%
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carbohydrates

Both cilantro and heavy cream are low in carbohydrates - cilantro has 3.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in cilantro are made of 76% dietary fiber and 24% sugar, whereas the carbs in heavy cream comprise of 100% sugar.

dietary fiber

Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than heavy cream - cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heavy cream does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Cilantro and heavy cream contain similar amounts of sugar - cilantro has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.9g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Cilantro and heavy cream contain similar amounts of protein - cilantro has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and heavy cream has 2.8g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Heavy cream is high in saturated fat and cilantro has 100% less saturated fat than heavy cream - cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and heavy cream has 23g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Cilantro has less trans fat than heavy cream - heavy cream has 1.2g of trans fat per 100 grams and cilantro does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Cilantro has signficantly less cholesterol than heavy cream - heavy cream has 113mg 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 44 times more Vitamin C than heavy cream - cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.6mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Both cilantro and heavy cream are high in Vitamin A. Heavy cream has 22% more Vitamin A than cilantro - cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and heavy cream has 411ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Heavy cream has signficantly more Vitamin D than cilantro - heavy cream has 63iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cilantro does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Cilantro has 172% more Vitamin E than heavy cream - cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.92mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 95 times more Vitamin K than heavy cream - cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and heavy cream has 3.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Cilantro has more thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, heavy cream contains more Vitamin B12. Both heavy cream and cilantro contain significant amounts of riboflavin and pantothenic acid.

Heavy Cream Cilantro
Thiamin 0.02 MG 0.067 MG
Riboflavin 0.188 MG 0.162 MG
Niacin 0.064 MG 1.114 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.495 MG 0.57 MG
Vitamin B6 0.035 MG 0.149 MG
Folate 4 UG 62 UG
Vitamin B12 0.16 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Both cilantro and heavy cream are high in calcium. Cilantro is very similar to heavy cream for calcium - cilantro has 67mg of calcium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.

iron

Cilantro has signficantly more iron than heavy cream - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and heavy cream has 0.1mg of iron.

potassium

Cilantro is an excellent source of potassium and it has 448% more potassium than heavy cream - cilantro has 521mg of potassium per 100 grams and heavy cream has 95mg 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,

Heavy Cream Cilantro
beta-carotene 72 UG 3930 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 36 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 865 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, heavy cream has more linoleic acid than cilantro per 100 grams.

Heavy Cream Cilantro
other omega 6 0.039 G ~
linoleic acid 1.294 G 0.04 G
Total 1.333 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 Heavy Cream or Cilantro .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Heavy Cream (Cream, fluid, heavy whipping) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) .

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FAQ

Does cilantro or heavy cream contain more calories in 100 grams?
Heavy cream is high in calories and cilantro has 90% less calories than heavy cream - cilantro has 23 calories in 100g and heavy cream has 340 calories.

Does cilantro or heavy cream have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cilantro and heavy cream are low in carbohydrates - cilantro has 3.7g of carbs for 100g and heavy cream has 2.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cilantro are made of 80% dietary fiber and 20% sugar, whereas the carbs in heavy cream comprise of 100% sugar.

Does cilantro or heavy cream contain more calcium?
Both cilantro and heavy cream are high in calcium. Cilantro is very similar to heavy cream for calcium - cilantro has 67mg of calcium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 66mg of calcium.

Does cilantro or heavy cream contain more potassium?
Cilantro is a rich source of potassium and it has 450% more potassium than heavy cream - cilantro has 521mg of potassium in 100 grams and heavy cream has 95mg of potassium.