Grapefruit vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Grapefruit and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
grapefruit
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in grapefruit and cabbage:
- Both cabbage and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C.
- Cabbage has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than grapefruit.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Grapefruit has more beta-carotene and lycopene than cabbage, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and grapefruit has 42 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, grapefruit is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to cabbage for fat. Grapefruit has a macronutrient ratio of 7:91:3 and for cabbage, 17:80:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Grapefruit | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 91% | 80% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 56% more dietary fiber than grapefruit - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and grapefruit has 1.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cabbage and grapefruit contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and grapefruit has 6.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cabbage and grapefruit contain similar amounts of protein - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.77g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cabbage and grapefruit are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.02g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cabbage and grapefruit are high in Vitamin C. Cabbage has 17% more Vitamin C than grapefruit - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and grapefruit has 31.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Grapefruit has 10 times more Vitamin A than cabbage - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and grapefruit has 58ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and grapefruit contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.13mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than grapefruit - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and grapefruit does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cabbage has more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both grapefruit and cabbage contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Grapefruit | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.043 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.031 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.204 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.262 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.053 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 13 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage has 82% more calcium than grapefruit - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 22mg of calcium.
iron
Cabbage and grapefruit contain similar amounts of iron - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and grapefruit has 0.08mg of iron.
potassium
Cabbage and grapefruit contain similar amounts of potassium - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and grapefruit has 135mg 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, both grapefruit and cabbage contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Grapefruit | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.6 mg | 0.1 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.01 mg | 0.18 mg |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.33 mg | 0.28 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 0.08 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, grapefruit has more beta-carotene and lycopene than cabbage per 100 grams, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than grapefruit per 100 grams.
| Grapefruit | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 686 UG | 42 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3 UG | 33 UG |
| lycopene | 1419 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 5 UG | 30 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both grapefruit and cabbage contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Grapefruit | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.029 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.029 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: Grapefruit (Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cabbage or grapefruit contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage and grapefruit contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and grapefruit has 42 calories.
Does cabbage or grapefruit have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and grapefruit contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and grapefruit has 10.7g of carbohydrates.