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Nutrition Facts about Cilantro

Gardening Guide: Celebrate Cilantro

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Nutrition Facts about Cilantro

Learn nutrition facts about cilantro to find out exactly which nutrients are found in cilantro—and to what degree—along with the most common compounds available in this healthful food.

By Bill Dugan, Editor and Publisher

Bowl of whole coriander seeds surrounded by coriander powder and fresh cilantro leaves

Cilantro is more than a pretty plant with a distinctive flavor. This aromatic herb provides many health benefits, too. Cilantro is high in vitamins A, C, and K, which contribute to healthy eyes, blood, bones, and skin, and help prevent some cancers. Cilantro also contains a component that can help protect you from foodborne illnesses, such as salmonella.

Here is the nutrition information for one cup of cilantro:

Nutritional Facts Cilantro

Source: https://www.nutritionvalue.org/Cilantro%2C_raw_nutritional_value.html

The carbohydrates in that cup of cilantro are 0.1 grams of sugar and 0.4 grams of dietary fiber. Cilantro contains no saturated fat or cholesterol.

Here are some of the compounds in cilantro:

Vitamin C: The vitamin C in cilantro is an antioxidant necessary for immune system and skin health.

Calcium: Essential for growing and maintaining strong bones and teeth, and to carry out many body functions.

Dodecanal: This antimicrobial compound may help protect your body against infections and illnesses caused by tainted food.

Folate (vitamin B9): This is important for normal tissue growth and cell function and is fundamental for pregnant women and older adults.

Potassium: This mineral is involved in many essential body functions, such as regulating blood pressure.

Vitamin A: Cilantro contains vitamin A, which is important to eye health, reproduction, and the immune system.

Vitamin K: Vitamin K is known to contribute to bone and blood health.

Antioxidants: Cilantro is rich in antioxidants; they’ve been linked to numerous health benefits, including fighting bacteria, reducing the risk of cancer, and acting as an anti-inflammatory.

Did you know all these nutrition facts about cilantro? Please tell us what you think.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Types of Cilantro
  • Growing Cilantro from Seeds, Seedlings, or Cuttings
  • Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Cilantro
  • Where to Grow Cilantro
  • Planting Cilantro in the Ground or in Raised Beds
  • Growing Cilantro in Containers
  • Watering, Weeding, and Fertilizing your Cilantro Plants
  • Harvesting your Cilantro
  • Storing and Preserving Your Cilantro
  • Dealing with Cilantro Diseases
  • Dealing with Cilantro Pests
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Cilantro
  • Plant Profiles

  • Cruiser Cilantro
  • Calypso Cilantro
  • Bac Lieu Vietnamese Cilantro
  • Confetti cilantro
  • Santo cilantro
  • Leisure Cilantro
  • Long Standing Cilantro
  • Recipes

  • Thai Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
  • Easy Cilantro Lime Chicken
  • Star Anise and Coriander Spice Cake
  • Spicy Sweet Potato Chips and Cilantro Dip
  • Crispy Coriander Potatoes
  • Cilantro Lime Rice
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Cilantro
  • Home Remedies and Health Benefits of Cilantro
  • Resources about Cilantro
  • Cilantro Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • What is Eating My Cilantro Leaves?
  • 9 Cilantro Companion Plants That Keep a Whole Garden Thriving
  • 10 Fun Facts About Growing Cilantro

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