Cilantro vs. Radish Sprouts
Nutrition comparison of Cilantro and Radish Sprouts
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cilantro
versus
radish sprouts
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cilantro and radish sprouts:
- Both cilantro and radish sprouts are high in Vitamin C and calcium.
- Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K and potassium.
- Radish sprout has more niacin.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cilantro and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - cilantro has 23 calories per 100 grams and radish sprout has 43 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cilantro is much heavier in carbs, much lighter in fat and similar to radish sprouts for protein. Cilantro has a macronutrient ratio of 27:53:20 and for radish sprouts, 28:28:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cilantro | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 28% |
| Fat | 20% | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cilantro and radish sprouts are low in carbohydrates - cilantro has 3.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cilantro is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than radish sprout - cilantro has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cilantro and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of sugar - cilantro has 0.87g of sugar per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Radish sprout has 79% more protein than cilantro - cilantro has 2.1g of protein per 100 grams and radish sprout has 3.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cilantro and radish sprouts are low in saturated fat - cilantro has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and radish sprout has 0.77g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cilantro and radish sprouts are high in Vitamin C. Cilantro is very similar to cilantro for Vitamin C - cilantro has 27mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and radish sprout has 28.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 15 times more Vitamin A than radish sprout - cilantro has 337ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and radish sprout has 20ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cilantro has more Vitamin E than radish sprout - cilantro has 2.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cilantro is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has more Vitamin K than radish sprout - cilantro has 310ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and radish sprout does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Radish sprout has more niacin. Both cilantro and radish sprouts contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cilantro | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.067 MG | 0.102 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.162 MG | 0.103 MG |
| Niacin | 1.114 MG | 2.853 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.57 MG | 0.733 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.149 MG | 0.285 MG |
| Folate | 62 UG | 95 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both cilantro and radish sprouts are high in calcium. Cilantro has 31% more calcium than radish sprout - cilantro has 67mg of calcium per 100 grams and radish sprout has 51mg of calcium.
iron
Cilantro has 106% more iron than radish sprout - cilantro has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and radish sprout has 0.86mg of iron.
potassium
Cilantro is an excellent source of potassium and it has 506% more potassium than radish sprout - cilantro has 521mg of potassium per 100 grams and radish sprout has 86mg 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, cilantro has more quercetin than radish sprout per 100 grams, however, radish sprout contains more kaempferol than cilantro per 100 grams.
| Cilantro | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| Quercetin | 52.9 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | ~ | 21.85 mg |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, radish sprout has more linoleic acid than cilantro per 100 grams.
| Cilantro | Radish Sprouts | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.04 G | 0.41 G |
| Total | 0.04 G | 0.41 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: Cilantro (Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw) and Radish Sprouts (Radish seeds, sprouted, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cilantro or radish sprouts contain more calories in 100 grams?Cilantro and radish sprouts contain similar amounts of calories - cilantro has 23 calories in 100g and radish sprout has 43 calories.
Does cilantro or radish sprouts have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cilantro and radish sprouts are low in carbohydrates - cilantro has 3.7g of carbs for 100g and radish sprout has 3.6g of carbohydrates.
Does cilantro or radish sprouts contain more calcium?
Both cilantro and radish sprouts are high in calcium. Cilantro has 30% more calcium than radish sprout - cilantro has 67mg of calcium in 100 grams and radish sprout has 51mg of calcium.
Does cilantro or radish sprouts contain more potassium?
Cilantro is a rich source of potassium and it has 510% more potassium than radish sprout - cilantro has 521mg of potassium in 100 grams and radish sprout has 86mg of potassium.