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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of brussels sprouts and cilantro is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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Cilantro and brussels sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - cilantro has 23 calories per 100 grams and brussels sprout has 43 calories.

Brussels Sprouts Cilantro
Protein 26% 30%
Carbohydrates 69% 53%
Fat 5% 16%
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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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

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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.