White Beans vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of White Beans and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
white beans
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in white beans and cabbage:
- Both cabbage and white beans are high in dietary fiber.
- Cabbage has 73% less carbohydrates than white bean.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than white bean.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- White bean has signficantly more protein than cabbage.
- White bean is a great source of iron.
- White bean is an excellent source of calcium and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: White Beans (Beans, white, mature seeds, canned) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
White bean is high in calories and cabbage has 78% less calories than white bean - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and white bean has 114 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, white beans is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to cabbage for fat. White beans has a macronutrient ratio of 25:73:2 and for cabbage, 17:80:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| White Beans | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 73% | 80% |
| Fat | 2% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage has 73% less carbohydrates than white bean - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and white bean has 21.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cabbage and white beans are high in dietary fiber. White bean has 92% more dietary fiber than cabbage - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and white bean has 4.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cabbage and white beans contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and white bean has 0.29g of sugar.
Protein
protein
White bean has signficantly more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and white bean has 7.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cabbage and white beans are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and white bean has 0.07g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than white bean - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and white bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cabbage and white beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and white bean does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and white beans contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and white bean has 0.79mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than white bean - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and white bean has 2.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both white beans and cabbage contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| White Beans | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.096 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.037 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.113 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.185 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.075 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 65 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
White bean is an excellent source of calcium and it has 83% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and white bean has 73mg of calcium.
iron
White bean is a great source of iron and it has 536% more iron than cabbage - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and white bean has 3mg of iron.
potassium
White bean is an excellent source of potassium and it has 167% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and white bean has 454mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, white bean has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| White Beans | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.067 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.067 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: White Beans (Beans, white, mature seeds, canned) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) .
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FAQ
Does cabbage or white beans contain more calories in 100 grams?White bean is high in calories and cabbage has 80% less calories than white bean - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and white bean has 114 calories.
Does cabbage or white beans have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage has 70% fewer carbohydrates than white bean - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and white bean has 21.2g of carbohydrates.
Does cabbage or white beans contain more calcium?
White bean is a rich source of calcium and it has 80% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium in 100 grams and white bean has 73mg of calcium.
Does cabbage or white beans contain more potassium?
White bean is a rich source of potassium and it has 170% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium in 100 grams and white bean has 454mg of potassium.