Boiled Egg vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and cabbage:
- Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, cabbage contains more niacin.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D and calcium.
- Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein.
- Cabbage has 95 times less saturated fat than boiled egg.
- Cabbage has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than boiled egg, however, boiled egg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cabbage.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than boiled egg.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Boiled egg is high in calories and cabbage has 84% less calories than boiled egg - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and boiled egg has 155 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cabbage per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for cabbage, 17:80:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 80% |
| Fat | 64% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and boiled egg contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cabbage are made of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than boiled egg - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cabbage and boiled egg contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Boiled egg is an excellent source of protein and it has 883% more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cabbage has 95 times less saturated fat than boiled egg - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and cabbage has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than boiled egg - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has 28 times more Vitamin A than cabbage - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than cabbage - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than boiled egg - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and boiled egg has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Boiled egg has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, cabbage contains more niacin. Both boiled egg and cabbage contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Boiled Egg | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 43 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Boiled egg is a great source of calcium and it has 25% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 50mg of calcium.
iron
Boiled egg has 153% more iron than cabbage - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron.
potassium
Cabbage has 35% more potassium than boiled egg - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and boiled egg has 126mg 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, cabbage has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than boiled egg per 100 grams, however, boiled egg contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 11 UG | 42 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 353 UG | 30 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 33 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 0.017 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.149 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.337 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: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) .
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | 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% | 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% | 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 cabbage or boiled egg contain more calories in 100 grams?Boiled egg is high in calories and cabbage has 80% less calories than boiled egg - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and boiled egg has 155 calories.
Is cabbage or boiled egg better for protein?
Boiled egg is a fantastic source of protein and it has 880% more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and boiled egg has 12.6g of protein.
Does cabbage or boiled egg have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and boiled egg contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and boiled egg has 1.1g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cabbage are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in boiled egg comprise of 100% sugar.