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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cabbage 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: Cabbage (Cabbage, 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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Cabbage and cilantro contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and cilantro has 23 calories.

Cabbage Cilantro
Protein 18% 30%
Carbohydrates 79% 53%
Fat 3% 16%
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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cabbage or Cilantro .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) .

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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.