Baby Carrots vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Baby Carrots and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baby carrots
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baby carrots and cabbage:
- Both baby carrots and cabbage are high in dietary fiber.
- Baby carrot is a great source of potassium.
- Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Baby carrots and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories per 100 grams and cabbage has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, baby carrots is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to cabbage for fat. Baby carrots has a macronutrient ratio of 8:92:0 and for cabbage, 17:80:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Baby Carrots | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 8% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 92% | 80% |
| Fat | ~ | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Baby carrots and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in baby carrots are made of 62% sugar and 38% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cabbage comprise of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both baby carrots and cabbage are high in dietary fiber. Baby carrot has 16% more dietary fiber than cabbage - baby carrot has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Baby carrots and cabbage contain similar amounts of sugar - baby carrot has 4.8g of sugar per 100 grams and cabbage has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Baby carrots and cabbage contain similar amounts of protein - baby carrot has 0.64g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both baby carrots and cabbage are low in saturated fat - baby carrot has 0.02g 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 13 times more Vitamin C than baby carrot - baby carrot has 2.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Baby carrot is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 137 times more Vitamin A than cabbage - baby carrot has 690ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and baby carrots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and baby carrot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has 709% more Vitamin K than baby carrot - baby carrot has 9.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both baby carrots and cabbage contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Baby Carrots | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.03 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.036 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.556 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.401 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.105 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 27 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baby carrots and cabbage contain similar amounts of calcium - baby carrot has 32mg of calcium per 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Baby carrot has 89% more iron than cabbage - baby carrot has 0.89mg of iron per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Baby carrot is a great source of potassium and it has 39% more potassium than cabbage - baby carrot has 237mg 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,
| Baby Carrots | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6391 UG | 42 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 3767 UG | 33 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 358 UG | 30 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, baby carrot has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Baby Carrots | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.057 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.057 G | 0.017 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: Baby Carrots (Carrots, baby, raw) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does baby carrots or cabbage contain more calories in 100 grams?Baby carrots and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - baby carrot has 35 calories in 100g and cabbage has 25 calories.
Does baby carrots or cabbage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, baby carrots and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - baby carrot has 8.2g of carbs for 100g and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in baby carrots are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cabbage comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.