Cilantro vs. Pea Shoots

Nutrition comparison of Cilantro and Pea Shoots


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

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

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

  • Both cilantro and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
  • Cilantro has more riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
  • Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cilantro and pea shoots 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: Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) and Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Cilantro and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - cilantro has 23 calories per 100 grams and pea shoot has 35 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, cilantro is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to pea shoots per calorie. Cilantro has a macronutrient ratio of 27:53:20 and for pea shoots, 23:69:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cilantro Pea Shoots
Protein 27% 23%
Carbohydrates 53% 69%
Fat 20% 8%
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carbohydrates

Cilantro and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - cilantro has 3.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both cilantro and pea shoots are high in dietary fiber. Cilantro has 17% more dietary fiber than pea shoot - cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cilantro and pea shoots contain similar amounts of sugar - cilantro has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and pea shoot has 3.5g of sugar.

Protein

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Cilantro and pea shoots contain similar amounts of protein - cilantro has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both cilantro and pea shoots are low in saturated fat - cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both cilantro and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C. Cilantro has a little more Vitamin C (9%) than pea shoot by weight - cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24.7mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 27 times more Vitamin A than pea shoot - cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea shoot has 12ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

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

Vitamin K

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

The B Vitamins

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

Cilantro Pea Shoots
Thiamin 0.067 MG 0.1 MG
Riboflavin 0.162 MG 0.05 MG
Niacin 1.114 MG 1 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.57 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.149 MG 0.1 MG
Folate 62 UG 62 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cilantro is an excellent source of calcium and it has 179% more calcium than pea shoot - cilantro has 67mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24mg of calcium.

iron

Cilantro has 39% more iron than pea shoot - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and pea shoot has 1.3mg of iron.

potassium

Cilantro is an excellent source of potassium and it has 226% more potassium than pea shoot - cilantro has 521mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 160mg of potassium.




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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: Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) and Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) .

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FAQ

Does cilantro or pea shoots contain more calories in 100 grams?
Cilantro and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - cilantro has 23 calories in 100g and pea shoot has 35 calories.

Does cilantro or pea shoots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cilantro and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - cilantro has 3.7g of carbs for 100g and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.

Does cilantro or pea shoots contain more calcium?
Cilantro is a rich source of calcium and it has 180% more calcium than pea shoot - cilantro has 67mg of calcium in 100 grams and pea shoot has 24mg of calcium.

Does cilantro or pea shoots contain more potassium?
Cilantro is a rich source of potassium and it has 230% more potassium than pea shoot - cilantro has 521mg of potassium in 100 grams and pea shoot has 160mg of potassium.