Coriander (cilantro) leaves vs Amaranth leaves
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Calories (kcal)
Coriander (cilantro) 23
Amaranth leaves 21
Protein (g)
Coriander (cilantro) 2.13
Amaranth leaves 2.11
Carbs (g)
Coriander (cilantro) 3.67
Amaranth leaves 4.11
Fat (g)
Coriander (cilantro) 0.520
Amaranth leaves 0.180
Fiber (g)
Coriander (cilantro) 2.80
Amaranth leaves —
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw — 2.13g vs 2.11g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Amaranth leaves, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt — 21 vs 23 kcal per 100g.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Coriander (cilantro) leaves | Amaranth leaves | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 23 kcal | 21 kcal | +10% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 92.2 g | 91.5 g | +1% |
| Protein | 2.13 g | 2.11 g | +1% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.520 g | 0.180 g | +189% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 3.67 g | 4.11 g | -11% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.80 g | — | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.014 g | 0.050 g | -72% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.275 g | 0.041 g | +571% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 27.0 mg | 41.1 mg | -34% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.067 mg | 0.020 mg | +235% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.162 mg | 0.134 mg | +21% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.11 mg | 0.559 mg | +99% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.570 mg | 0.062 mg | +819% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.149 mg | 0.177 mg | -16% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 62.0 ug | 57.0 ug | +9% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | 12.8 mg | — | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 337 ug | 139 ug | +142% |
| Carotene, beta | 3930 ug | — | |
| Carotene, alpha | 36.0 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 2.50 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 67.0 mg | 209 mg | -68% |
| Iron, Fe | 1.77 mg | 2.26 mg | -22% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 26.0 mg | 55.0 mg | -53% |
| Phosphorus, P | 48.0 mg | 72.0 mg | -33% |
| Potassium, K | 521 mg | 641 mg | -19% |
| Sodium, Na | 46.0 mg | 21.0 mg | +119% |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.500 mg | 0.880 mg | -43% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.225 mg | 0.158 mg | +42% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.426 mg | 0.861 mg | -51% |
| Selenium, Se | 0.900 ug | 0.900 ug | = |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 95.0 kj | 88.0 kj | +8% |
| Ash | 1.47 g | 2.11 g | -30% |
| Total Sugars | 0.870 g | — | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 62.0 ug | 57.0 ug | +9% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 62.0 ug | 57.0 ug | +9% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | — | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 202 ug | — | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 6748 IU | 2770 IU | +144% |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | — | |
| Lycopene | 865 ug | — | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 310 ug | — | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.012 g | 0.040 g | -70% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.001 g | 0.006 g | -83% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.002 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.273 g | 0.041 g | +566% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.040 g | 0.080 g | -50% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.040 g | 0.079 g | -49% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 g | 0.001 g | -100% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| Phytosterols | 5.00 mg | — | |
| Stigmasterol | 3.00 mg | — | |
| Campesterol | 0 mg | — | |
| Beta-sitosterol | 2.00 mg | — | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.027 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.085 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.102 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.167 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.109 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.031 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.025 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.114 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.068 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.118 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.104 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.044 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.119 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 0.196 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 0.250 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.113 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.104 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.095 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | — | |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — | |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — | |
| Apigenin | 0 mg | — | |
| Luteolin | 0 mg | — | |
| Kaempferol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Myricetin | — | 0.550 mg | |
| Quercetin | 52.9 mg | 0.880 mg | +5911% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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