Cilantro vs. Peas
Nutrition comparison of Cilantro and Peas
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cilantro
versus
peas
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cilantro and peas:
- Both cilantro and peas are high in Vitamin C, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Cilantro has 5.5 times less sugar than pea.
- Cilantro has 72% less calories than pea.
- Cilantro has 75% less carbohydrates than pea.
- Cilantro has more beta-carotene than pea, however, pea contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cilantro.
- Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and calcium.
- Pea has more thiamin, however, cilantro contains more pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) and Peas (Peas, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cilantro has 72% less calories than pea - cilantro has 23 calories per 100 grams and pea has 81 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cilantro is lighter in carbs, heavier in fat and similar to peas for protein. Cilantro has a macronutrient ratio of 27:53:20 and for peas, 26:69:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cilantro | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 69% |
| Fat | 20% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cilantro has 75% less carbohydrates than pea - cilantro has 3.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cilantro and peas are high in dietary fiber. Pea has 104% more dietary fiber than cilantro - cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cilantro has 5.5 times less sugar than pea - cilantro has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and pea has 5.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pea has 154% more protein than cilantro - cilantro has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and pea has 5.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cilantro and peas are low in saturated fat - cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cilantro and peas are high in Vitamin C. Pea has 48% more Vitamin C than cilantro - cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea has 40mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 787% more Vitamin A than pea - cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cilantro has 18 times more Vitamin E than pea - cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 11 times more Vitamin K than pea - cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea has 24.8ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Pea has more thiamin, however, cilantro contains more pantothenic acid. Both cilantro and peas contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cilantro | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.067 MG | 0.266 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.162 MG | 0.132 MG |
| Niacin | 1.114 MG | 2.09 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.57 MG | 0.104 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149 MG | 0.169 MG |
| Folate | 62 UG | 65 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cilantro is an excellent source of calcium and it has 168% more calcium than pea - cilantro has 67mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
iron
Cilantro and peas contain similar amounts of iron - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and pea has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Both cilantro and peas are high in potassium. Cilantro has 114% more potassium than pea - cilantro has 521mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea has 244mg 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, cilantro has more beta-carotene than pea per 100 grams, however, pea contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cilantro per 100 grams. Both cilantro and peas contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Cilantro | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3930 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 36 UG | 21 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 865 UG | 2477 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pea has more linoleic acid than cilantro per 100 grams.
| Cilantro | Peas | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.152 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.152 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 peas contain more calories in 100 grams?Cilantro has 70% less calories than pea - cilantro has 23 calories in 100g and pea has 81 calories.
Does cilantro or peas have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cilantro has 80% fewer carbohydrates than pea - cilantro has 3.7g of carbs for 100g and pea has 14.5g of carbohydrates.
Does cilantro or peas contain more calcium?
Cilantro is a rich source of calcium and it has 170% more calcium than pea - cilantro has 67mg of calcium in 100 grams and pea has 25mg of calcium.
Does cilantro or peas contain more potassium?
Both cilantro and peas are high in potassium. Cilantro has 110% more potassium than pea - cilantro has 521mg of potassium in 100 grams and pea has 244mg of potassium.