Cabbage vs. Cucumber

Nutrition comparison of Cabbage and Cucumber


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of cabbage versus cucumber (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cabbage and cucumber:

  • Cabbage has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cabbage and cucumber 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 Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, 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 cucumber. marks particularly rich nutrients.


Calories and Carbs

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Cucumber and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories per 100 grams and cabbage has 25 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is similar to cucumber for protein, carbs and fat. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 18:79:3 and for cucumber, 16:80:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cabbage Cucumber
Protein 18% 16%
Carbohydrates 79% 80%
Fat 3% 5%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Cucumber and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in cucumber are made of 56% sugar, 28% starch and 17% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cabbage comprise of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber.

dietary fiber

Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 400% more dietary fiber than cucumber - cucumber has 0.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cucumber and cabbage contain similar amounts of sugar - cucumber has 1.7g of sugar per 100 grams and cabbage has 3.2g of sugar.

Protein

protein

Cucumber and cabbage contain similar amounts of protein - cucumber has 0.65g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both cucumber and cabbage are low in saturated fat - cucumber has 0.04g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 12 times more Vitamin C than cucumber - cucumber has 2.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Cucumber and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cucumber has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Cucumber and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cucumber has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Cabbage has 363% more Vitamin K than cucumber - cucumber has 16.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Cabbage has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cabbage and cucumber contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.

Cabbage Cucumber
Thiamin 0.061 MG 0.027 MG
Riboflavin 0.04 MG 0.033 MG
Niacin 0.234 MG 0.098 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.212 MG 0.259 MG
Vitamin B6 0.124 MG 0.04 MG
Folate 43 UG 7 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cabbage has 150% more calcium than cucumber - cucumber has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.

iron

Cucumber and cabbage contain similar amounts of iron - cucumber has 0.28mg of iron per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.

potassium

Cucumber and cabbage contain similar amounts of potassium - cucumber has 147mg 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 cabbage and cucumber contain small amounts of kaempferol.

Cabbage Cucumber
apigenin 0.08 mg ~
luteolin 0.1 mg ~
kaempferol 0.18 mg 0.13 mg
Quercetin 0.28 mg 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, both cabbage and cucumber contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.

Cabbage Cucumber
beta-carotene 42 UG 45 UG
alpha-carotene 33 UG 11 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 30 UG 23 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cabbage and cucumber contain small amounts of linoleic acid.

Cabbage Cucumber
linoleic acid 0.017 G 0.028 G
Total 0.017 G 0.028 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 Cucumber .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Cucumber (Cucumber, with peel, raw) .

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FAQ

Does cucumber or cabbage contain more calories in 100 grams?
Cucumber and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - cucumber has 15 calories in 100g and cabbage has 25 calories.

Does cucumber or cabbage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cucumber and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - cucumber has 3.6g of carbs for 100g and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cucumber are made of 60% sugar, 30% starch and 20% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cabbage comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.