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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cabbage and eggplant is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 heavier in protein and similar to eggplant for carbs and fat. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 18:79:3 and for eggplant, 14:80:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cabbage Eggplant
Protein 18% 14%
Carbohydrates 79% 80%
Fat 3% 6%
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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cabbage or Eggplant .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Eggplant (Eggplant, raw) .

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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.

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