Egg vs. Cilantro
Nutrition comparison of Egg and Cilantro
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
egg
versus
cilantro
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg and cilantro:
- Both cilantro and egg are high in Vitamin A and calcium.
- Cilantro has 222.2 times less saturated fat than egg.
- Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and potassium.
- Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, cilantro contains more niacin.
- Egg is a great source of Vitamin D.
- Egg is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg (Egg, whole, raw, fresh) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Egg is high in calories and cilantro has 84% less calories than egg - cilantro has 23 calories per 100 grams and egg has 143 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cilantro per calorie. Egg has a macronutrient ratio of 36:2:62 and for cilantro, 27:53:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 36% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 2% | 53% |
| Fat | 62% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cilantro and egg are low in carbohydrates - cilantro has 3.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cilantro are made of 76% dietary fiber and 24% sugar, whereas the carbs in egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than egg - cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cilantro and egg contain similar amounts of sugar - cilantro has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and egg has 0.37g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 490% more protein than cilantro - cilantro has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cilantro has 222.2 times less saturated fat than egg - cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg has 3.1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both egg and cilantro are low in trans fat - egg has 0.04g of trans fat per 100 grams and cilantro does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Egg is high in cholesterol and cilantro has less cholesterol than egg - egg has 372mg 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 more Vitamin C than egg - cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Both cilantro and egg are high in Vitamin A. Cilantro has 111% more Vitamin A than egg - cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg has 160ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than cilantro - egg has 82iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cilantro does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cilantro has 138% more Vitamin E than egg - cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg has 1.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 1032 times more Vitamin K than egg - cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, cilantro contains more niacin. Both egg and cilantro contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Egg | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.457 MG | 0.162 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 1.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.533 MG | 0.57 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.17 MG | 0.149 MG |
| Folate | 47 UG | 62 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.89 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both cilantro and egg are high in calcium. Cilantro has 20% more calcium than egg - cilantro has 67mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
iron
Cilantro and egg contain similar amounts of iron - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and egg has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Cilantro is an excellent source of potassium and it has 278% more potassium than egg - cilantro has 521mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg has 138mg 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, both egg and cilantro contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Egg | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 503 UG | 865 UG |
| beta-carotene | ~ | 3930 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, egg has more linoleic acid than cilantro per 100 grams.
| Egg | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.022 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.555 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 1.577 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.
Egg g
()
|
Daily Values (%) |
Cilantro g
()
|
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCAL % |
|
5% | calories | 5% |
|
KCAL % | |
| G % |
|
5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
| G % |
|
5% | total fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | saturated fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
| MG % |
|
5% | sodium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| 5% | Vitamins and Minerals | 5% | |||||
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| IU % |
|
5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
|
IU % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | calcium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | iron | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | magnesium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | potassium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| G % |
|
5% | protein | 5% |
|
G % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | choline | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | chlorine | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | chromium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | copper | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | fluoride | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | iodine | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | manganese | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | molybdenum | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | phosphorus | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | selenium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | zinc | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cilantro or egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Egg is high in calories and cilantro has 80% less calories than egg - cilantro has 23 calories in 100g and egg has 143 calories.
Is cilantro or egg better for protein?
Egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 490% more protein than cilantro - cilantro has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does cilantro or egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cilantro and egg are low in carbohydrates - cilantro has 3.7g of carbs for 100g and egg has 0.72g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cilantro are made of 80% dietary fiber and 20% sugar, whereas the carbs in egg comprise of 100% sugar.
Does cilantro or egg contain more calcium?
Both cilantro and egg are high in calcium. Cilantro has 20% more calcium than egg - cilantro has 67mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg has 56mg of calcium.
Does cilantro or egg contain more potassium?
Cilantro is a rich source of potassium and it has 280% more potassium than egg - cilantro has 521mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg has 138mg of potassium.