Cabbage vs. Carrot Juice
Nutrition comparison of Cabbage and Carrot Juice
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cabbage
versus
carrot juice
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cabbage and carrot juice:
- Cabbage has more folate.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Carrot juice is a great source of potassium.
- Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and carrot juice has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to carrot juice for fat. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 17:80:3 and for carrot juice, 9:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cabbage | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 88% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 213% more dietary fiber than carrot juice - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cabbage and carrot juice contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot juice has 3.9g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cabbage and carrot juice contain similar amounts of protein - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.95g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cabbage and carrot juice are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 331% more Vitamin C than carrot juice - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot juice has 8.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot juice is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 190 times more Vitamin A than cabbage - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot juice has 956ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and carrot juice contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has 390% more Vitamin K than carrot juice - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot juice has 15.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cabbage has more folate. Both cabbage and carrot juice contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cabbage | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.061 MG | 0.092 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Niacin | 0.234 MG | 0.386 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.212 MG | 0.228 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124 MG | 0.217 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 4 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage has 67% more calcium than carrot juice - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Cabbage and carrot juice contain similar amounts of iron - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot juice has 0.46mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot juice is a great source of potassium and it has 72% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot juice has 292mg 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,
| Cabbage | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 42 UG | 9303 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 33 UG | 4342 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 30 UG | 333 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot juice has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Carrot Juice | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.061 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.061 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: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Carrot Juice (Carrot juice, canned) .
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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| 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% | 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% | protein | 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% | 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 cabbage or carrot juice contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage and carrot juice contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and carrot juice has 40 calories.
Does cabbage or carrot juice have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and carrot juice contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and carrot juice has 9.3g of carbohydrates.