Pineapple vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Pineapple and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
pineapple
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in pineapple and cabbage:
- Both pineapple and cabbage are high in Vitamin C.
- Cabbage has 56% less carbohydrates than pineapple.
- Cabbage has 68% less sugar than pineapple.
- Cabbage has more folate.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than pineapple.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Pineapple (Pineapple, raw, all varieties) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage has 50% less calories than pineapple - pineapple has 50 calories per 100 grams and cabbage has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, pineapple is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to cabbage for fat. Pineapple has a macronutrient ratio of 4:94:2 and for cabbage, 17:80:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Pineapple | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 4% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 94% | 80% |
| Fat | 2% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage has 56% less carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 79% more dietary fiber than pineapple - pineapple has 1.4g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cabbage has 68% less sugar than pineapple - pineapple has 9.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cabbage has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pineapple and cabbage contain similar amounts of protein - pineapple has 0.54g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pineapple and cabbage are low in saturated fat - pineapple has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both pineapple and cabbage are high in Vitamin C. Pineapple has 31% more Vitamin C than cabbage - pineapple has 47.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pineapple and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pineapple has 3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pineapple and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pineapple has 0.02mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than pineapple - pineapple has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cabbage has more folate. Both pineapple and cabbage contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Pineapple | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.079 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.032 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.5 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.213 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.112 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 18 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage has 208% more calcium than pineapple - pineapple has 13mg of calcium per 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Pineapple and cabbage contain similar amounts of iron - pineapple has 0.29mg of iron per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Cabbage has 56% more potassium than pineapple - pineapple has 109mg 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 pineapple and cabbage contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Pineapple | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.01 mg | 0.1 mg |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.14 mg | 0.28 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 0.08 mg |
| kaempferol | ~ | 0.18 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 pineapple and cabbage contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.
| Pineapple | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 35 UG | 42 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 33 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 30 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both pineapple and cabbage contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Pineapple | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.023 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.023 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 pineapple or cabbage contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage has 50% less calories than pineapple - pineapple has 50 calories in 100g and cabbage has 25 calories.
Does pineapple or cabbage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage has 60% fewer carbohydrates than pineapple - pineapple has 13.1g of carbs for 100g and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.