Pineapple Juice vs. Cilantro
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple Juice and Cilantro
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple juice
versus
cilantro
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple juice and cilantro:
- Cilantro has 10.4 times less sugar than pineapple juice.
- Cilantro has 57% less calories than pineapple juice.
- Cilantro has 71% less carbohydrates than pineapple juice.
- Cilantro has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Cilantro has signficantly more iron than pineapple juice.
- Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cilantro has 57% less calories than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 53 calories per 100 grams and cilantro has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cilantro per calorie. Pineapple juice has a macronutrient ratio of 3:95:2 and for cilantro, 27:53:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple Juice | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 53% |
| Fat | 2% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cilantro has 71% less carbohydrates than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 12.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cilantro has 3.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 13 times more dietary fiber than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 0.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cilantro has 10.4 times less sugar than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 10g of sugar per 100 grams and cilantro has 0.87g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cilantro has 492% more protein than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 0.36g of protein per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple juice and cilantro are low in saturated fat - pineapple juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 170% more Vitamin C than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 10mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than pineapple juice - cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pineapple juice does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cilantro has 124 times more Vitamin E than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 1032 times more Vitamin K than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 0.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cilantro has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both pineapple juice and cilantro contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Pineapple Juice | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.058 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.021 MG | 0.162 MG |
| Niacin | 0.199 MG | 1.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.056 MG | 0.57 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 MG | 0.149 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 62 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cilantro is an excellent source of calcium and it has 415% more calcium than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and cilantro has 67mg of calcium.
iron
Cilantro has signficantly more iron than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and cilantro has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Cilantro is an excellent source of potassium and it has 301% more potassium than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 130mg of potassium per 100 grams and cilantro has 521mg 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,
| Pineapple Juice | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 3930 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 36 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 865 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pineapple juice and cilantro contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Pineapple Juice | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.024 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.024 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Pineapple Juice (Pineapple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, without added ascorbic acid) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) .
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pineapple juice or cilantro contain more calories in 100 grams?Cilantro has 60% less calories than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 53 calories in 100g and cilantro has 23 calories.
Does pineapple juice or cilantro have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cilantro has 70% fewer carbohydrates than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 12.9g of carbs for 100g and cilantro has 3.7g of carbohydrates.
Does pineapple juice or cilantro contain more calcium?
Cilantro is a rich source of calcium and it has 420% more calcium than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 13mg of calcium in 100 grams and cilantro has 67mg of calcium.
Does pineapple juice or cilantro contain more potassium?
Cilantro is a rich source of potassium and it has 300% more potassium than pineapple juice - pineapple juice has 130mg of potassium in 100 grams and cilantro has 521mg of potassium.