what is the nutritional value of cilantro?

Question

...why is it cheap

Answer 1

Cilantro, aka coriander, more specifically, the dried leaves of the herb, Coriandrum sativum, an annual herb of the parsley family.

Based on USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference Notes on 20 grams of cilantro, nutritional values are:

Macronutrients:
Water: 18.44 g
Calories: 5
Protein: 0.43 g
Carbohydrates: 0.73 g
Fiber: 0.6 g
Sugars: 0.17 g
Total Fat: 0.10 g
Saturated Fat: 0.003 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.055 g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.008 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg

Micronutrients:
Calcium: 13 mg
Iron: 0.35 mg
Magnesium: 5 mg
Phosphorus: 10 mg
Potassium: 104 mg
Sodium: 9 mg
Zinc: 0.10 mg
Vitamin C: 5.4 mg
Thiamin: 0.013 mg
Riboflavin: 0.032 mg
Niacin: 0.223 mg
Pantothenic Acid: 0.114 mg
Vitamin B6: 0.030 mg
Vitamin B12: 0 mcg
Folate: 12 mcg
Vitamin A, IU: 1350 IU
Vitamin E: 0.50 mg
Vitamin K: 62.0 mcg

Phytonutrients:
Phytosterols: 1 mg
beta Carotene: 786 mcg
beta Cryptoxanthin: 40 mcg
Lycopene: 0 mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthin: 173 mcg

Why Cheap:
Cilantro is harvested in third world countries such as Middle East, Asia, Latin American, China and African, hence the price.
Extracted in small quantities, small profit margins and no policy or equivalent of "living wage" or "fair wage" to protect farmers is believed to be the cause of low prices.


Other than the above nutritional values, Cilantro oil has an:
- antibacterial action against E. Coli
- used as folk medicine for the relief of anxiety and insomnia in Iran.
- draws out thick mucuses in the stomach
- may be used in brewing beer.
- the seed and leaf may be used to mask not so fresh meat.

Answer 2

Most raw vegetables are inexpensive.
Cilantro (coriander) is very popular, and widely available.
Even though it's a small plant, it's usually used large quantities like a vegetable.

As for nutritional value:
"This food is very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Thiamin and Zinc, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper and Manganese."

Answer 3

Nutritional Value: Unlike most herbs, cilantro is often used in large enough quantities. It could almost be considered a vegetable. One cup (46 g) contains 11 calories, 1.9 g carbohydrate, 1.2 g dietary fiber, 30 mg calcium and 234 mg potassium. It also yields 16.2 mg vitamin C, 28.5 mcg folate and 2819 IU vitamin A.

Answer 4

Nutritional Value: Unlike most herbs, cilantro is often used in large enough quantities. It could almost be considered a vegetable. One cup (46 g) contains 11 calories, 1.9 g carbohydrate, 1.2 g dietary fiber, 30 mg calcium and 234 mg potassium. It also yields 16.2 mg vitamin C, 28.5 mcg folate and 2819 IU vitamin A.

Answer 5

i am puerto rican so i use almost everyday..u can put in the blender and freeze it for later use...i also use culantro and cilantro for tea which is good old time medicine for stomach ailments. i don't know exact nutritional value.

its cheap because its considered a weed.

Answer 6

Probably like lettuce which is not much. Maybe supplies some vitamins, but no energy.

Answer 7

I really couldn't tell you but I love it. I use it every chance I get.