Broccoli vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Broccoli and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
broccoli
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in broccoli and cabbage:
- Both cabbage and broccoli are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Broccoli has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K.
- Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Broccoli (Broccoli, raw) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and broccoli has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, broccoli is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cabbage per calorie. Broccoli has a macronutrient ratio of 28:65:7 and for cabbage, 17:80:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Broccoli | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 28% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 65% | 80% |
| Fat | 7% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cabbage and broccoli 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 broccoli has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cabbage and broccoli contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and broccoli has 1.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cabbage and broccoli contain similar amounts of protein - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and broccoli has 2.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cabbage and broccoli are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.11g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cabbage and broccoli are high in Vitamin C. Broccoli has 144% more Vitamin C than cabbage - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and broccoli has 89.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Broccoli has 520% more Vitamin A than cabbage - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and broccoli has 31ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and broccoli contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.78mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Broccoli is a great source of Vitamin K and it has 34% more Vitamin K than cabbage - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and broccoli has 101.6ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Broccoli has more riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both broccoli and cabbage contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Broccoli | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.071 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.117 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.639 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.573 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.175 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 63 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage and broccoli contain similar amounts of calcium - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and broccoli has 47mg of calcium.
iron
Cabbage and broccoli contain similar amounts of iron - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and broccoli has 0.73mg of iron.
potassium
Broccoli is an excellent source of potassium and it has 86% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg 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,
| Broccoli | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| luteolin | 0.8 mg | 0.1 mg |
| kaempferol | 7.84 mg | 0.18 mg |
| myricetin | 0.06 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 3.26 mg | 0.28 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 0.08 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 broccoli and cabbage contain significant amounts of alpha-carotene.
| Broccoli | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 361 UG | 42 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 25 UG | 33 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1403 UG | 30 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both broccoli and cabbage contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Broccoli | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.006 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.049 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.055 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% | 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% | 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% | 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 broccoli contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage and broccoli contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and broccoli has 34 calories.
Does cabbage or broccoli have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and broccoli contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and broccoli has 6.6g of carbohydrates.
Does cabbage or broccoli contain more potassium?
Broccoli is a rich source of potassium and it has 90% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium in 100 grams and broccoli has 316mg of potassium.