Cottage Cheese vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Cottage Cheese and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cottage cheese
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cottage cheese and cabbage:
- Cabbage has 49.5 times less saturated fat than cottage cheese.
- Cabbage has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cottage cheese contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Cabbage has signficantly less calories than cottage cheese.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than cottage cheese.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Cottage cheese is a great source of protein.
- Cottage cheese is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cottage Cheese (Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage has signficantly less calories than cottage cheese - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 98 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cottage cheese is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cabbage per calorie. Cottage cheese has a macronutrient ratio of 46:14:40 and for cabbage, 17:80:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cottage Cheese | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 46% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 14% | 80% |
| Fat | 40% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cabbage are made of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cottage cheese comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than cottage cheese - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cabbage and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 2.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cottage cheese is a great source of protein and it has 769% more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 11.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cabbage has 49.5 times less saturated fat than cottage cheese - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 1.7g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cabbage has less cholesterol than cottage cheese - cottage cheese has 17mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than cottage cheese - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cottage cheese has 640% more Vitamin A than cabbage - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 37ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Cottage cheese and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - cottage cheese has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 0.08mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than cottage cheese - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cottage cheese does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cabbage has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate, however, cottage cheese contains more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both cottage cheese and cabbage contain significant amounts of niacin.
| Cottage Cheese | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.027 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.163 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.099 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.557 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 43 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.43 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cottage cheese is an excellent source of calcium and it has 108% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 83mg of calcium.
iron
Cabbage and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of iron - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Cabbage has 63% more potassium than cottage cheese - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 104mg 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,
| Cottage Cheese | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 12 UG | 42 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 33 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 30 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cottage cheese has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Cottage Cheese | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.105 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.105 G | 0.017 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: Cottage Cheese (Cheese, cottage, creamed, large or small curd) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) .
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | calcium | 5% |
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cabbage or cottage cheese contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage has signficantly less calories than cottage cheese - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and cottage cheese has 98 calories.
Is cabbage or cottage cheese better for protein?
Cottage cheese is a great source of protein and it has 770% more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and cottage cheese has 11.1g of protein.
Does cabbage or cottage cheese have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and cottage cheese contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and cottage cheese has 3.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cabbage are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cottage cheese comprise of 100% sugar.
Does cabbage or cottage cheese contain more calcium?
Cottage cheese is a rich source of calcium and it has 110% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium in 100 grams and cottage cheese has 83mg of calcium.