Banana vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Banana and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
banana
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in banana and cabbage:
- Both cabbage and banana are high in dietary fiber.
- Banana has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cabbage contains more folate.
- Banana is an excellent source of potassium.
- Cabbage has 72% less calories than banana.
- Cabbage has 74% less sugar than banana.
- Cabbage has 75% less carbohydrates than banana.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than banana.
- Cabbage has signficantly more calcium than banana.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Banana (Bananas, raw) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage has 72% less calories than banana - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and banana has 89 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, banana is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to cabbage for fat. Banana has a macronutrient ratio of 5:93:3 and for cabbage, 17:80:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Banana | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 93% | 80% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage has 75% less carbohydrates than banana - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cabbage and banana 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 banana has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cabbage has 74% less sugar than banana - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and banana has 12.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cabbage and banana contain similar amounts of protein - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and banana has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cabbage and banana are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and banana has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 321% more Vitamin C than banana - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and banana has 8.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cabbage and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and banana has 3ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and banana contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and banana has 0.1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than banana - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and banana has 0.5ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Banana has more niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cabbage contains more folate. Both banana and cabbage contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid.
| Banana | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.031 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.073 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.665 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.334 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.367 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 20 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage has signficantly more calcium than banana - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and banana has 5mg of calcium.
iron
Cabbage and banana contain similar amounts of iron - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and banana has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Banana is an excellent source of potassium and it has 111% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and banana has 358mg 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 banana and cabbage contain small amounts of kaempferol.
| Banana | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.11 mg | 0.18 mg |
| myricetin | 0.01 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.06 mg | 0.28 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 0.08 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.1 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 banana and cabbage contain significant amounts of beta-carotene, alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Banana | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 26 UG | 42 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | 33 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 22 UG | 30 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both banana and cabbage contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Banana | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.046 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.046 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.
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5% | calories | 5% |
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5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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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% | iron | 5% |
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5% | magnesium | 5% |
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5% | potassium | 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% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 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% | Vitamin K | 5% |
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5% | protein | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 5% |
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5% | iodine | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cabbage or banana contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage has 70% less calories than banana - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and banana has 89 calories.
Does cabbage or banana have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage has 80% fewer carbohydrates than banana - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and banana has 22.8g of carbohydrates.
Does cabbage or banana contain more potassium?
Banana is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium in 100 grams and banana has 358mg of potassium.