Brussels Sprouts vs. Cilantro
Nutrition comparison of Brussels Sprouts and Cilantro
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
brussels sprouts
versus
cilantro
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in brussels sprouts and cilantro:
- Both cilantro and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C, Vitamin K, calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Brussels sprout has more thiamin.
- Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cilantro and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - cilantro has 23 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, brussels sprouts is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to cilantro for protein. Brussels sprouts has a macronutrient ratio of 26:68:6 and for cilantro, 27:53:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Brussels Sprouts | Cilantro | |
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| Protein | 26% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 68% | 53% |
| Fat | 6% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cilantro and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - cilantro has 3.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cilantro and brussels sprouts are high in dietary fiber. Brussels sprout has 36% more dietary fiber than cilantro - cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cilantro and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - cilantro has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 2.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cilantro and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of protein - cilantro has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cilantro and brussels sprouts are low in saturated fat - cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.06g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cilantro and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Brussels sprout has 215% more Vitamin C than cilantro - cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 85mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 787% more Vitamin A than brussels sprout - cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 38ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cilantro has 184% more Vitamin E than brussels sprout - cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 0.88mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both cilantro and brussels sprouts are high in Vitamin K. Cilantro has 75% more Vitamin K than brussels sprout - cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 177ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Brussels sprout has more thiamin. Both brussels sprouts and cilantro contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Brussels Sprouts | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.139 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.09 MG | 0.162 MG |
| Niacin | 0.745 MG | 1.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.309 MG | 0.57 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.219 MG | 0.149 MG |
| Folate | 61 UG | 62 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cilantro and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. Cilantro has 60% more calcium than brussels sprout - cilantro has 67mg of calcium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
iron
Cilantro and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of iron - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 1.4mg of iron.
potassium
Both cilantro and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Cilantro has 34% more potassium than brussels sprout - cilantro has 521mg of potassium per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds, brussels sprout has more luteolin and kaempferol than cilantro per 100 grams, however, cilantro contains more quercetin than brussels sprout per 100 grams.
| Brussels Sprouts | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.33 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.86 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.92 mg | 52.9 mg |
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids, both brussels sprouts and cilantro contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Brussels Sprouts | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 450 UG | 3930 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 6 UG | 36 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1590 UG | 865 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both brussels sprouts and cilantro contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Brussels Sprouts | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.045 G | 0.04 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.046 G | 0.04 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Brussels Sprouts (Brussels sprouts, raw) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cilantro or brussels sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Cilantro and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - cilantro has 23 calories in 100g and brussels sprout has 43 calories.
Does cilantro or brussels sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cilantro and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of carbs - cilantro has 3.7g of carbs for 100g and brussels sprout has 9g of carbohydrates.
Does cilantro or brussels sprouts contain more calcium?
Both cilantro and brussels sprouts are high in calcium. Cilantro has 60% more calcium than brussels sprout - cilantro has 67mg of calcium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 42mg of calcium.
Does cilantro or brussels sprouts contain more potassium?
Both cilantro and brussels sprouts are high in potassium. Cilantro has 30% more potassium than brussels sprout - cilantro has 521mg of potassium in 100 grams and brussels sprout has 389mg of potassium.