Cabbage vs. Squash

Nutrition comparison of Cabbage and Cooked Squash


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

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

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

  • Both squash and cabbage are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
  • Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than squash.
  • Squash has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than cabbage, however, cabbage contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than squash.
  • Squash has more niacin, however, cabbage contains more folate.
  • Squash is a great source of potassium.
  • Squash is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cabbage and squash 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 Squash (Squash, winter, butternut, cooked, baked, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Squash and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - squash has 40 calories per 100 grams and cabbage has 25 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to squash for fat. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 18:79:3 and for squash, 8:90:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cabbage Squash
Protein 18% 8%
Carbohydrates 79% 90%
Fat 3% 2%
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carbohydrates

Squash and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - squash has 10.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both squash and cabbage are high in dietary fiber. Squash has 28% more dietary fiber than cabbage - squash has 3.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Squash and cabbage contain similar amounts of sugar - squash has 2g of sugar per 100 grams and cabbage has 3.2g of sugar.

Protein

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Squash and cabbage contain similar amounts of protein - squash has 0.9g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.

Fat

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Both squash and cabbage are low in saturated fat - squash has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Both squash and cabbage are high in Vitamin C. Cabbage has 142% more Vitamin C than squash - squash has 15.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Squash is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 110 times more Vitamin A than cabbage - squash has 558ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Squash and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - squash has 1.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than squash - squash has 1ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Squash has more niacin, however, cabbage contains more folate. Both cabbage and squash contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.

Cabbage Squash
Thiamin 0.061 MG 0.072 MG
Riboflavin 0.04 MG 0.017 MG
Niacin 0.234 MG 0.969 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.212 MG 0.359 MG
Vitamin B6 0.124 MG 0.124 MG
Folate 43 UG 19 UG

Minerals

calcium

Squash and cabbage contain similar amounts of calcium - squash has 41mg of calcium per 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.

iron

Squash and cabbage contain similar amounts of iron - squash has 0.6mg of iron per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.

potassium

Squash is a great source of potassium and it has 67% more potassium than cabbage - squash has 284mg of potassium per 100 grams and cabbage has 170mg 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, squash has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than cabbage per 100 grams, however, cabbage contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than squash per 100 grams.

Cabbage Squash
beta-carotene 42 UG 4570 UG
alpha-carotene 33 UG 1130 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 30 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

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

Cabbage Squash
linoleic acid 0.017 G 0.014 G
Total 0.017 G 0.014 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 Squash .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Squash (Squash, winter, butternut, cooked, baked, without salt) .

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FAQ

Does squash or cabbage contain more calories in 100 grams?
Squash and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - squash has 40 calories in 100g and cabbage has 25 calories.

Does squash or cabbage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, squash and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - squash has 10.5g of carbs for 100g and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.