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Cilantro
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coriandrum sativum
Cilantro comes from the same plant as coriander. Cilantro comes
from the leaves of the plant and is considered an herb. Coriander comes from the
seeds and is considered a spice. Different varieties have been developed to
offer larger seeds for coriander or bigger leaves for cilantro. Cilantro leaves
are harvested from the plants before they go to seed.
Flavour:
A slight lemon taste with a hint of french fries.
 
How to Use:
A favourite with Mexican foods such as tacos and refried beans.
A nice addition to creamy salad dressings, minced meat and stews and in dishes
with melted cheese.
Measuring:
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Salad Dressing:
Stew:
Soups: |
1 teaspoon to a cup
of dressing
1 teaspoon per quart
of stew
1 teaspoon per 2
quarts of soup |
Other Info:
Cilantro and coriander have somewhat different tastes and are
not necessarily suitable to be used interchangeably.
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Cilantro Leaf Dried
Nutrient |
Units |
1 tsp
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0.60 g |
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Proximates |
. |
. |
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Water |
g |
0.044 |
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Energy |
kcal |
1.674 |
|
Energy |
kj |
7.002 |
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Protein |
g |
0.132 |
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Total lipid (fat) |
g |
0.029 |
|
Carbohydrate, by difference |
g |
0.313 |
|
Fiber, total dietary |
g |
0.062 |
|
Ash |
g |
0.084 |
|
Minerals |
. |
. |
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Calcium, Ca |
mg |
7.476 |
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Iron, Fe |
mg |
0.255 |
|
Magnesium, Mg |
mg |
4.164 |
|
Phosphorus, P |
mg |
2.886 |
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Potassium, K |
mg |
26.796 |
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Sodium, Na |
mg |
1.266 |
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Zinc, Zn |
mg |
0.028 |
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Copper, Cu |
mg |
0.011 |
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Manganese, Mn |
mg |
0.038 |
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Selenium, Se |
mcg |
0.176 |
|
Vitamins |
. |
. |
|
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid |
mg |
3.400 |
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Thiamin |
mg |
0.008 |
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Riboflavin |
mg |
0.009 |
|
Niacin |
mg |
0.064 |
|
Vitamin B-6 |
mg |
0.007 |
|
Folate, total |
mcg |
1.644 |
|
Vitamin B-12 |
mcg |
0.000 |
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Vitamin A, IU |
IU |
35.100 |
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Vitamin A, RE |
mcg_RE |
3.510 |
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Vitamin E |
mg_ATE |
0.006 |
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Lipids |
. |
. |
|
Fatty acids, total saturated |
g |
0.001 |
|
4:0 |
g |
0.000 |
|
6:0 |
g |
0.000 |
|
8:0 |
g |
0.000 |
|
10:0 |
g |
0.000 |
|
12:0 |
g |
0.000 |
|
14:0 |
g |
0.000 |
|
16:0 |
g |
0.001 |
|
18:0 |
g |
0.000 |
|
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated |
g |
0.013 |
|
16:1 undifferentiated |
g |
0.000 |
|
18:1 undifferentiated |
g |
0.013 |
|
20:1 |
g |
0.000 |
|
22:1 undifferentiated |
g |
0.000 |
|
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated |
g |
0.002 |
|
18:2 undifferentiated |
g |
0.002 |
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18:3 undifferentiated |
g |
0.000 |
|
18:4 |
g |
0.000 |
|
20:4 undifferentiated |
g |
0.000 |
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20:5 n-3 |
g |
0.000 |
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22:5 n-3 |
g |
0.000 |
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22:6 n-3 |
g |
0.000 |
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Cholesterol |
mg |
0.000 |
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Other |
. |
. |
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Caffeine |
mg |
0.000 |
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Theobromine |
mg |
0.000 |
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