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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cabbage and carrots is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Here's an infographic summarizing the nutritional differences between cabbage and carrots. marks particularly rich nutrients.


Calories and Carbs

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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 18:79:3 and for carrots, 8:88:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cabbage Carrots
Protein 18% 8%
Carbohydrates 79% 88%
Fat 3% 4%
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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cabbage or Carrots .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Carrots (Carrots, raw) .

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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.