Cabbage vs. Heart of Palm

Nutrition comparison of Cabbage and Cooked Heart Of Palm


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cabbage and heart of palm:

  • Cabbage has 3.3 times less carbohydrates than heart of palm.
  • Cabbage has 4.3 times less sugar than heart of palm.
  • Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than heart of palm.
  • Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
  • Heart of palm has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cabbage contains more pantothenic acid and folate.
  • Heart of palm is an excellent source of potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of cabbage and heart of palm 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 Heart of Palm (Palm hearts, cooked (assume fat not added in cooking)) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Heart of palm is high in calories and cabbage has 78% less calories than heart of palm - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and heart of palm has 114 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to heart of palm for fat. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 18:79:3 and for heart of palm, 9:89:2 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Cabbage Heart of Palm
Protein 18% 9%
Carbohydrates 79% 89%
Fat 3% 2%
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carbohydrates

Cabbage has 3.3 times less carbohydrates than heart of palm - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and heart of palm has 25.5g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 67% more dietary fiber than heart of palm - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and heart of palm has 1.5g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Cabbage has 4.3 times less sugar than heart of palm - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and heart of palm has 17.1g of sugar.

Protein

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Cabbage and heart of palm contain similar amounts of protein - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and heart of palm has 2.7g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Both cabbage and heart of palm are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and heart of palm has 0.05g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 438% more Vitamin C than heart of palm - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and heart of palm has 6.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Cabbage and heart of palm contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and heart of palm has 3ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Cabbage and heart of palm contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and heart of palm has 0.5mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than heart of palm - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and heart of palm does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Heart of palm has more riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin B6, however, cabbage contains more pantothenic acid and folate. Both cabbage and heart of palm contain significant amounts of thiamin.

Cabbage Heart of Palm
Thiamin 0.061 MG 0.045 MG
Riboflavin 0.04 MG 0.17 MG
Niacin 0.234 MG 0.85 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.212 MG ~
Vitamin B6 0.124 MG 0.725 MG
Folate 43 UG 20 UG

Minerals

calcium

Cabbage has 122% more calcium than heart of palm - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and heart of palm has 18mg of calcium.

iron

Heart of palm has 257% more iron than cabbage - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and heart of palm has 1.7mg of iron.

potassium

Heart of palm is an excellent source of potassium and it has 956% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and heart of palm has 1795mg 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, both cabbage and heart of palm contain significant amounts of beta-carotene.

Cabbage Heart of Palm
beta-carotene 42 UG 39 UG
alpha-carotene 33 UG ~
lutein + zeaxanthin 30 UG ~

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, heart of palm has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.

Cabbage Heart of Palm
linoleic acid 0.017 G 0.076 G
Total 0.017 G 0.076 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).

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Note: The specific food items compared are: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Heart of Palm (Palm hearts, cooked (assume fat not added in cooking)) .

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FAQ

Does cabbage or heart of palm contain more calories in 100 grams?
Heart of palm is high in calories and cabbage has 80% less calories than heart of palm - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and heart of palm has 114 calories.

Does cabbage or heart of palm have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage has 3.3 times fewer carbohydrates than heart of palm - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and heart of palm has 25.5g of carbohydrates.

Does cabbage or heart of palm contain more potassium?
Heart of palm is a rich source of potassium and it has 960% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium in 100 grams and heart of palm has 1795mg of potassium.

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