Cabbage vs. Cilantro
Nutrition comparison of Cabbage and Cilantro
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cabbage
versus
cilantro
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cabbage and cilantro:
- Both cabbage and cilantro are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Cilantro has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, calcium and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage and cilantro contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and cilantro has 23 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to cilantro per calorie. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 17:80:3 and for cilantro, 27:53:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cabbage | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 53% |
| Fat | 3% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and cilantro contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and cilantro has 3.7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cabbage are made of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cilantro comprise of 76% dietary fiber and 24% sugar.
dietary fiber
Both cabbage and cilantro are high in dietary fiber. Cabbage is very similar to cabbage for dietary fiber - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cabbage and cilantro contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and cilantro has 0.87g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cabbage and cilantro contain similar amounts of protein - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cabbage and cilantro are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cabbage and cilantro are high in Vitamin C. Cabbage has 36% more Vitamin C than cilantro - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 66 times more Vitamin A than cabbage - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cilantro has 15 times more Vitamin E than cabbage - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 308% more Vitamin K than cabbage - cabbage has 76ug 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 cabbage and cilantro contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cabbage | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.061 MG | 0.067 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.162 MG |
| Niacin | 0.234 MG | 1.114 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.212 MG | 0.57 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124 MG | 0.149 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 62 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cilantro is an excellent source of calcium and it has 68% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and cilantro has 67mg of calcium.
iron
Cilantro has 277% more iron than cabbage - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and cilantro has 1.8mg of iron.
potassium
Cilantro is an excellent source of potassium and it has 206% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and cilantro has 521mg 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,
| Cabbage | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.08 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 0.1 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.18 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.28 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 cabbage and cilantro contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Cabbage | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 42 UG | 3930 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 33 UG | 36 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 30 UG | 865 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cabbage and cilantro contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cabbage | Cilantro | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.04 G |
| Total | 0.017 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.
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cabbage or cilantro contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage and cilantro contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and cilantro has 23 calories.
Does cabbage or cilantro have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and cilantro contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and cilantro has 3.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cabbage are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cilantro comprise of 80% dietary fiber and 20% sugar.
Does cabbage or cilantro contain more calcium?
Cilantro is a rich source of calcium and it has 70% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium in 100 grams and cilantro has 67mg of calcium.
Does cabbage or cilantro contain more potassium?
Cilantro is a rich source of potassium and it has 210% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium in 100 grams and cilantro has 521mg of potassium.