Celery, parsley and cilantro may seem exactly the same at first glance, but the similarities are deceptive.
There are differences between them, and they are significant - in taste, aroma and use. If parsley is put as a garnish to dishes, then celery is added to enhance the taste, cilantro has both culinary and medicinal use.
Appearance of greenery
When comparing the three, cilantro leaves are slightly feathery and long, while parsley leaves are shorter than cilantro leaves and are darker green in color.
In addition, cilantro leaves are round in shape, while parsley leaves are more pointed.
Celery stalks are narrow and oblong, longer than those of parsley and cilantro.
Consumption
Cilantro and parsley are most often seen in dishes as garnish.
However, this does not mean that these spices cannot be used as one of the ingredients in dishes.
Like parsley and cilantro, celery is often used in cooking; it retains its flavor perfectly when cooked, unlike the first two.
Celery , cilantro, and parsley are commonly used to enhance the flavor of soups and salads, MedicalNewsToday reports in its article.
Nutritional Benefits of Cilantro, Parsley, and Celery
These plants contain 23, 36 and 16 calories per 100 g, respectively.
Cilantro contains 3.52 g of protein, parsley – 2.97 g, celery – 0.69 g respectively. And here the benefits of cilantro are obvious.
The taste and aroma of greenery
Cilantro stands out from the other two products with its very lemony, intense flavor and persistent aroma.
Parsley has a more delicate and mild flavor, while celery leaves are thin.
