Cabbage vs. Eggplant
Nutrition comparison of Cabbage and Eggplant
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cabbage
versus
eggplant
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cabbage and eggplant:
- Both eggplant and cabbage are high in dietary fiber.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than eggplant.
- Cabbage has signficantly more calcium than eggplant.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Eggplant has more niacin.
- Eggplant is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Eggplant and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories per 100 grams and cabbage has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is similar to eggplant for protein, carbs and fat. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 17:80:3 and for eggplant, 14:82:4 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cabbage | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 82% |
| Fat | 3% | 4% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Eggplant and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in eggplant are made of 54% sugar and 46% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cabbage comprise of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both eggplant and cabbage are high in dietary fiber. Eggplant has 20% more dietary fiber than cabbage - eggplant has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Eggplant and cabbage contain similar amounts of sugar - eggplant has 3.5g of sugar per 100 grams and cabbage has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Eggplant and cabbage contain similar amounts of protein - eggplant has 0.98g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both eggplant and cabbage are low in saturated fat - eggplant has 0.03g 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 15 times more Vitamin C than eggplant - eggplant has 2.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Eggplant and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - eggplant has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Eggplant and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - eggplant has 0.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than eggplant - eggplant has 3.5ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Eggplant has more niacin. Both cabbage and eggplant contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cabbage | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.061 MG | 0.039 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Niacin | 0.234 MG | 0.649 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.212 MG | 0.281 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124 MG | 0.084 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 22 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage has signficantly more calcium than eggplant - eggplant has 9mg of calcium per 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Eggplant and cabbage contain similar amounts of iron - eggplant has 0.23mg of iron per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Eggplant is a great source of potassium and it has 35% more potassium than cabbage - eggplant has 229mg of potassium per 100 grams and cabbage has 170mg 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,
| Cabbage | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.08 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 0.1 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.18 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.28 mg | 0.04 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 cabbage and eggplant contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Cabbage | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 42 UG | 14 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 33 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 30 UG | 36 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, eggplant has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Eggplant | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.063 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.063 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% | total fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | 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% | protein | 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% | copper | 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 eggplant or cabbage contain more calories in 100 grams?Eggplant and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - eggplant has 25 calories in 100g and cabbage has 25 calories.
Does eggplant or cabbage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, eggplant and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - eggplant has 5.9g of carbs for 100g and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in eggplant are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cabbage comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.