We discovered that there is about 3/4 cup of packed cilantro leaves in a bunch, 1 cup of chopped cilantro leaves in a bunch, and 1 and 1/2 cups of loose cilantro leaves in a bunch. Did you know that cilantro is actually the leaves from a coriander plant while "coriander" refers to the dried seeds of the same plant.
 
Shelf Life of Cilantro: 3 weeks
Usually, cilantro has a shelf life of 3 weeks after you buy it. Cilantro lives longer than many other types of herbs. However, some enemies of the herb may reduce its life.