Margarine vs. Cilantro
Nutrition comparison of Margarine and Cilantro
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
margarine
versus
cilantro
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in margarine and cilantro:
- Both cilantro and margarine are high in Vitamin A.
- Cilantro has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, margarine contains more Vitamin B12.
- Cilantro has signficantly more iron than margarine.
- Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and potassium.
- Margarine is a great source of Vitamin E.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Margarine (Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Margarine is high in calories and cilantro has 97% less calories than margarine - cilantro has 23 calories per 100 grams and margarine has 717 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, margarine is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cilantro per calorie. Margarine has a macronutrient ratio of 0:0:100 and for cilantro, 27:53:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Margarine | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | ~ | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 53% |
| Fat | 100% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cilantro and margarine are low in carbohydrates - cilantro has 3.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and margarine has 0.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than margarine - cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and margarine does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cilantro and margarine contain similar amounts of sugar - cilantro has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and margarine does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Cilantro has 12 times more protein than margarine - cilantro has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and margarine has 0.16g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Margarine is high in saturated fat and cilantro has 100% less saturated fat than margarine - cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and margarine has 15.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Margarine is high in trans fat and cilantro has less trans fat than margarine - margarine has 14.9g 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 134 times more Vitamin C than margarine - cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and margarine has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both cilantro and margarine are high in Vitamin A. Margarine has 143% more Vitamin A than cilantro - cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and margarine has 819ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Margarine is a great source of Vitamin E and it has 260% more Vitamin E than cilantro - cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and margarine has 9mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 233% more Vitamin K than margarine - cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and margarine has 93ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cilantro has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, margarine contains more Vitamin B12.
| Margarine | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.01 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.037 MG | 0.162 MG |
| Niacin | 0.023 MG | 1.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.57 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.009 MG | 0.149 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 62 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cilantro is an excellent source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than margarine - cilantro has 67mg of calcium per 100 grams and margarine has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Cilantro has signficantly more iron than margarine - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and margarine has 0.06mg of iron.
potassium
Cilantro is an excellent source of potassium and it has 27 times more potassium than margarine - cilantro has 521mg of potassium per 100 grams and margarine has 18mg 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,
| Margarine | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 610 UG | 3930 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 36 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 865 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, margarine has more linoleic acid than cilantro per 100 grams.
| Margarine | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 22.252 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 22.253 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.
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FAQ
Does cilantro or margarine contain more calories in 100 grams?Margarine is high in calories and cilantro has 100% less calories than margarine - cilantro has 23 calories in 100g and margarine has 717 calories.
Does cilantro or margarine have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cilantro and margarine are low in carbohydrates - cilantro has 3.7g of carbs for 100g and margarine has 0.7g of carbohydrates.
Does cilantro or margarine contain more calcium?
Cilantro is a rich source of calcium and it has 21 times more calcium than margarine - cilantro has 67mg of calcium in 100 grams and margarine has 3mg of calcium.
Does cilantro or margarine contain more potassium?
Cilantro is a rich source of potassium and it has 27 times more potassium than margarine - cilantro has 521mg of potassium in 100 grams and margarine has 18mg of potassium.