Lemon vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Lemon and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
lemon
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in lemon and cabbage:
- Both lemon and cabbage are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Cabbage has more folate.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than lemon.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Lemon (Lemons, raw, without peel) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Lemon and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories per 100 grams and cabbage has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, lemon is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to cabbage for fat. Lemon has a macronutrient ratio of 10:84:6 and for cabbage, 17:80:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Lemon | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 10% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 80% |
| Fat | 6% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Lemon and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both lemon and cabbage are high in dietary fiber. Lemon has 12% more dietary fiber than cabbage - lemon has 2.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Lemon and cabbage contain similar amounts of sugar - lemon has 2.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cabbage has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Lemon and cabbage contain similar amounts of protein - lemon has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both lemon and cabbage are low in saturated fat - lemon has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both lemon and cabbage are high in Vitamin C. Lemon has 45% more Vitamin C than cabbage - lemon has 53mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Lemon and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - lemon has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Lemon and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - lemon has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than lemon - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and lemon does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Cabbage has more folate. Both lemon and cabbage contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Lemon | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.04 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.1 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.19 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.08 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage has 54% more calcium than lemon - lemon has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Lemon and cabbage contain similar amounts of iron - lemon has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Lemon and cabbage contain similar amounts of potassium - lemon has 138mg of potassium per 100 grams and cabbage has 170mg 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 lemon and cabbage contain small amounts of kaempferol.
| Lemon | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 1.9 mg | 0.1 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.03 mg | 0.18 mg |
| myricetin | 0.5 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.14 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,
| Lemon | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 3 UG | 42 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 1 UG | 33 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 11 UG | 30 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, lemon has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Lemon | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.063 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.063 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.
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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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% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 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% | Vitamin B6 | 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% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 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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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does lemon or cabbage contain more calories in 100 grams?Lemon and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - lemon has 29 calories in 100g and cabbage has 25 calories.
Does lemon or cabbage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, lemon and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - lemon has 9.3g of carbs for 100g and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.