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Cilantro

Cilantro is a fresh herb whose leaves are used to add a bright aromatic flavor to sauces, salads, soups, and garnishes.

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About Cilantro

Cilantro is the fresh leafy herb of the coriander plant, sold as bunches of tender green stems and divided leaves. Its aroma is bright, citrusy, and green to some people, while others perceive a pronounced soapy note; flavour and intensity vary with freshness and growing conditions.

The leaves are usually used raw or added near the end of cooking, where heat quickly softens their texture and reduces some of their fresh aroma. Cilantro is commonly chopped into sauces, salsas, salads, soups, curries, noodle dishes, and rice dishes, and is also used as a garnish.

Tender stems may be included, while thicker stems are often removed according to the preparation. It is distinct from coriander seed, which is a dried spice with a different form, aroma, and culinary use.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for cilantro

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English

cilantro

Cilantro

English

Cilantro, raw

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Cilantro nutrition & diet

Cilantro nutritional value

Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded food form.

Calories
23kcal
Protein
2.1g
Carbs
3.7g
Fat
0.5g

Reference values for the specific food form shown. Other varieties, brands and preparations can differ.

Portions & preparation

Match the reference to fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems as actually served, excluding roots unless specified. Account for raw, chopped, wilted, cooked, dried, or blended forms, because preparation changes the edible portion and the amount retained in a dish. Use the portion added, not the bunch weight.

Compare the right form: Use a reference for raw fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, washed and edible; dried leaf, roots, seeds, and cooked preparations require distinct entries.

Diet considerations

Cilantro is plant-derived and generally used as a fresh herb, but prepared sauces, salsas, and dressings may contain dairy, seafood, egg, oil, or other ingredients. The herb itself is not a cereal product. Compatibility depends on the complete recipe and the portion included.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
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  • Pescatarian
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  • Keto
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  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

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