Calories in Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw
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Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw contains 23 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 0.25 cup (4 g) provides about 1 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 31% from protein and 17% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 258% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 37% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A and 30% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 23 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.52 g | 0.7% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.014 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 46 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.7 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 2.8 g | 10% |
| Total sugars M | 0.87 g | |
| Protein ? | 2.1 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 337 µg | 37% |
| Vitamin C ? | 27 mg | 30% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.5 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin K M | 310 µg | 258% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.067 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.16 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.57 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.15 mg | 9% |
| Folate (B9) C | 62 µg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 12.8 mg | 2% |
| Calcium ? | 67 mg | 5% |
| Iron ? | 1.8 mg | 10% |
| Magnesium ? | 26 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus ? | 48 mg | 4% |
| Potassium ? | 521 mg | 11% |
| Zinc ? | 0.5 mg | 5% |
| Copper ? | 0.23 mg | 25% |
| Manganese ? | 0.43 mg | 19% |
| Selenium C | 0.9 µg | 2% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 31%
- Carbohydrates 53%
- Fat 17%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein2.1 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.8 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars0.87 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.52 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.014 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium46 mgabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water92.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.28 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.04 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.04 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.012 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.27 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 3,930 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 865 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 36 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 202 µg |
Sterols (4)
| Phytosterols ? | 5 mg |
|---|---|
| Stigmasterol ? | 3 mg |
| Campesterol ? | 0 mg |
| Beta-sitosterol ? | 2 mg |
Other components (11)
| Water ? | 92.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.5 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 95 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 6,748 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 62 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spinach, raw Raw | 23 | 2.9 g | 3.6 g | 0.39 g |
| Romaine lettuce, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Asparagus, raw Raw | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.12 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
| Broccoli, raw Raw | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.37 g |
| Celery, raw Raw | 14 | 0.69 g | 3 g | 0.17 g |
| Kale, raw Raw | 35 | 2.9 g | 4.4 g | 1.5 g |
| Green bell pepper, raw Raw | 20 | 0.86 g | 4.6 g | 0.17 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw coriander (cilantro) leaves?
100 g of raw coriander (cilantro) leaves has 23 kcal. 0.25 cup (4 g): about 1 kcal. 9 sprigs (20 g): about 5 kcal.
How much protein is in raw coriander (cilantro) leaves?
Raw coriander (cilantro) leaves contains 2.1 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0.085 g in 0.25 cup (4 g). About 31% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is above the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw coriander (cilantro) leaves?
Raw coriander (cilantro) leaves has 3.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.8 g of fiber and 0.87 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw coriander (cilantro) leaves?
Raw coriander (cilantro) leaves contains 0.52 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.014 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw coriander (cilantro) leaves contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (258% DV), Vitamin A (37% DV), Vitamin C (30% DV), copper (25% DV) and manganese (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw coriander (cilantro) leaves?
100 g contains 46 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 169997. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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