Cilantro (coriander) Nutrition facts
Cilantro (coriander)
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Cilantro (leaf coriander) is one of the traditional Mediterranean herbs commonly recognized as leaf-coriander in Asia. It is widely employed in savory dishes in almost all parts of the world. It carries many important plant-derived chemical compounds that are known to have disease-preventing and health-promoting properties. Plant coriander is quite similar to dill regarding utility where both its leaves as well as seeds can be used in cuisine.
Botanically, coriander herb belongs to the family of Apiaceae, of the genus: Coriandrum. Scientific name: Coriandrum sativum.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 23 Kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.67 g | 3% |
| Protein | 2.13 g | 4% |
| Total Fat | 0.52 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.80 g | 6.5% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 62 µg | 15.5% |
| Niacin | 1.114 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.570 mg | 11% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.149 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin | 0.162 mg | 12% |
| Thiamin | 0.067 mg | 5.5% |
| Vitamin A | 6748 IU | 225% |
| Vitamin C | 27 mg | 45% |
| Vitamin E | 2.50 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K | 310 mcg | 258% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 46 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 521 mg | 11% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 67 mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.77 mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 26 mg | 6.5% |
| Manganese | 0.426 mg | 18.5% |
| Phosphorus | 48 mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 0.9 mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.50 mg | 4.5% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-α | 36 µg | -- |
| Carotene-ß | 3930 µg | -- |
| Crypto-xanthin-ß | 202 µg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 865 µg | -- |