How many calories in
cilantro?
Per 100g, cilantro comes in at 23 calories. In real-world portions (a sprinkle, a teaspoon), it adds essentially no calories — but contributes a lot of flavor and micronutrients per gram.
Common serving sizes.
Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical cilantro serving translates in your tracker:
What 23 calories means.
Very low calorie — at 23 kcal per 100g, cilantro adds volume to a meal without meaningfully denting a calorie deficit.
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Point your iPhone camera at cilantro and Spotwell's AI estimates the portion and macros in a few seconds. Check it, adjust anything that looks off, and log it.
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How many calories in cilantro?
Cilantro has approximately 23 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 20 calories.
How much protein is in cilantro?
2.1g of protein per 100g. That puts cilantro at roughly 9.1g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other herbs & spices sources.
How do I log cilantro accurately?
The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.
Is cilantro good for weight loss?
It depends on your overall calorie target. Cilantro is naturally low-calorie at 23 kcal per 100g, so it's easy to fit into a deficit.