Greek Yogurt vs. Cabbage

Nutrition comparison of Greek Yogurt and Cabbage

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of greek yogurt versus cabbage (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in greek yogurt and cabbage:

  • Cabbage has 35.1 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt.
  • Cabbage has 66% less calories than greek yogurt.
  • Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than greek yogurt.
  • Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
  • Greek yogurt has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, cabbage contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than cabbage.
  • Greek yogurt is a great source of protein.
  • Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of greek yogurt and cabbage 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: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Cabbage has 66% less calories than greek yogurt - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 73 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, greek yogurt is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cabbage per calorie. Greek yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 55:22:24 and for cabbage, 18:79:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Greek Yogurt Cabbage
Protein 55% 18%
Carbohydrates 22% 79%
Fat 24% 3%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Cabbage and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in cabbage are made of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in greek yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.

dietary fiber

Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than greek yogurt - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and greek yogurt does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Cabbage and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.6g of sugar.

Protein

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Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 677% more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Cabbage has 35.1 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 1.2g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both greek yogurt and cabbage are low in trans fat - greek yogurt has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and cabbage does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Cabbage has less cholesterol than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 10mg 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 44 times more Vitamin C than greek yogurt - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than cabbage - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 90ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Cabbage and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than greek yogurt - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Greek yogurt has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, cabbage contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both greek yogurt and cabbage contain significant amounts of thiamin and niacin.

Greek Yogurt Cabbage
Thiamin 0.044 MG 0.061 MG
Riboflavin 0.233 MG 0.04 MG
Niacin 0.197 MG 0.234 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.47 MG 0.212 MG
Vitamin B6 0.055 MG 0.124 MG
Folate 12 UG 43 UG
Vitamin B12 0.52 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 188% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.

iron

Cabbage has 10 times more iron than greek yogurt - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron.

potassium

Cabbage and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of potassium - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 141mg 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,

Greek Yogurt Cabbage
beta-carotene 6 UG 42 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 1 UG 30 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 33 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, greek yogurt has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.

Greek Yogurt Cabbage
other omega 6 0.002 G ~
linoleic acid 0.065 G 0.017 G
Total 0.067 G 0.017 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 Greek Yogurt or Cabbage .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) .

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FAQ

Does cabbage or greek yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?
Cabbage has 70% less calories than greek yogurt - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and greek yogurt has 73 calories.

Is cabbage or greek yogurt better for protein?
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 680% more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.

Does cabbage or greek yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cabbage are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in greek yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.

Does cabbage or greek yogurt contain more calcium?
Greek yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 190% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium in 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.