Butterhead Lettuce vs. Cilantro
Nutrition comparison of Butterhead Lettuce and Cilantro
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
butterhead lettuce
versus
cilantro
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in butterhead lettuce and cilantro:
- Both butterhead lettuce and cilantro are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin K and potassium.
- Cilantro has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin C and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Butterhead lettuce and cilantro contain similar amounts of calories - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories per 100 grams and cilantro has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, butterhead lettuce is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cilantro per calorie. Butterhead lettuce has a macronutrient ratio of 33:57:11 and for cilantro, 27:53:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Butterhead Lettuce | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 33% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 57% | 53% |
| Fat | 11% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both butterhead lettuce and cilantro are low in carbohydrates - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cilantro has 3.7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in butterhead lettuce are made of 54% dietary fiber and 46% sugar, whereas the carbs in cilantro comprise of 76% dietary fiber and 24% sugar.
dietary fiber
Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 155% more dietary fiber than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Butterhead lettuce and cilantro contain similar amounts of sugar - butterhead lettuce has 0.94g of sugar per 100 grams and cilantro has 0.87g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Butterhead lettuce and cilantro contain similar amounts of protein - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both butterhead lettuce and cilantro are low in saturated fat - butterhead lettuce has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 630% more Vitamin C than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 3.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Both butterhead lettuce and cilantro are high in Vitamin A. Cilantro has 103% more Vitamin A than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 166ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cilantro has 12 times more Vitamin E than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 0.18mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Both butterhead lettuce and cilantro are high in Vitamin K. Cilantro has 203% more Vitamin K than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 102.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cilantro has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both butterhead lettuce and cilantro contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.057 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.062 MG | 0.162 MG |
| Niacin | 0.357 MG | 1.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.15 MG | 0.57 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.082 MG | 0.149 MG |
| Folate | 73 UG | 62 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cilantro is an excellent source of calcium and it has 91% more calcium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 35mg of calcium per 100 grams and cilantro has 67mg of calcium.
iron
Cilantro has 43% more iron than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and cilantro has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Both butterhead lettuce and cilantro are high in potassium. Cilantro has 119% more potassium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium per 100 grams and cilantro has 521mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
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 butterhead lettuce and cilantro contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1987 UG | 3930 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1223 UG | 865 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both butterhead lettuce and cilantro contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Butterhead Lettuce | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.034 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.034 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: Butterhead Lettuce (Lettuce, butterhead (includes boston and bibb types), raw) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) .
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FAQ
Does butterhead lettuce or cilantro contain more calories in 100 grams?Butterhead lettuce and cilantro contain similar amounts of calories - butterhead lettuce has 13 calories in 100g and cilantro has 23 calories.
Is butterhead lettuce or cilantro better for protein?
Butterhead lettuce and cilantro contain similar amounts of protein - butterhead lettuce has 1.4g of protein per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.1g of protein.
Does butterhead lettuce or cilantro have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both butterhead lettuce and cilantro are low in carbohydrates - butterhead lettuce has 2.2g of carbs for 100g and cilantro has 3.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in butterhead lettuce are made of 50% dietary fiber and 50% sugar, whereas the carbs in cilantro comprise of 80% dietary fiber and 20% sugar.
Does butterhead lettuce or cilantro contain more calcium?
Cilantro is a rich source of calcium and it has 90% more calcium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 35mg of calcium in 100 grams and cilantro has 67mg of calcium.
Does butterhead lettuce or cilantro contain more potassium?
Both butterhead lettuce and cilantro are high in potassium. Cilantro has 120% more potassium than butterhead lettuce - butterhead lettuce has 238mg of potassium in 100 grams and cilantro has 521mg of potassium.