Cabbage vs. Carrots
Nutrition comparison of Cabbage and Carrots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cabbage
versus
carrots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cabbage and carrots:
- Both cabbage and carrots are high in dietary fiber.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Carrot has more niacin, however, cabbage contains more folate.
- Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and carrot has 41 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to carrots for fat. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 17:80:3 and for carrots, 9:87:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cabbage | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 87% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cabbage are made of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 53% sugar, 31% dietary fiber and 16% starch.
dietary fiber
Both cabbage and carrots are high in dietary fiber. Cabbage is very similar to cabbage for dietary fiber - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and carrot has 2.8g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cabbage and carrots contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and carrot has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cabbage and carrots contain similar amounts of protein - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and carrot has 0.93g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cabbage and carrots are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and carrot has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 520% more Vitamin C than carrot - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and carrot has 5.9mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 166 times more Vitamin A than cabbage - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and carrot has 835ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and carrot has 0.66mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has 476% more Vitamin K than carrot - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and carrot has 13.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Carrot has more niacin, however, cabbage contains more folate. Both cabbage and carrots contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cabbage | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.061 MG | 0.066 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.058 MG |
| Niacin | 0.234 MG | 0.983 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.212 MG | 0.273 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124 MG | 0.138 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage and carrots contain similar amounts of calcium - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and carrot has 33mg of calcium.
iron
Cabbage and carrots contain similar amounts of iron - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and carrot has 0.3mg of iron.
potassium
Carrot is an excellent source of potassium and it has 88% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and carrot has 320mg 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 cabbage and carrots contain significant amounts of kaempferol and quercetin.
| Cabbage | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.08 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 0.1 mg | 0.11 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.18 mg | 0.24 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.28 mg | 0.21 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.04 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,
| Cabbage | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 42 UG | 8285 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 33 UG | 3477 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 30 UG | 256 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 1 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, carrot has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Carrots | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.1 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.1 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% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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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 carrots contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage and carrots contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and carrot has 41 calories.
Does cabbage or carrots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and carrots contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and carrot has 9.6g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cabbage are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in carrots comprise of 50% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 20% starch.
Does cabbage or carrots contain more potassium?
Carrot is a rich source of potassium and it has 90% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium in 100 grams and carrot has 320mg of potassium.