Milk vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Milk and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
milk
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in milk and cabbage:
- Cabbage has 35.9 times less saturated fat than milk.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than milk.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, cabbage contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Milk (Milk, reduced fat, fluid, 2% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage has 50% less calories than milk - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and milk has 50 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cabbage per calorie. Milk has a macronutrient ratio of 27:38:35 and for cabbage, 17:80:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Milk | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 38% | 80% |
| Fat | 35% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cabbage are made of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than milk - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cabbage and milk contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Milk has 158% more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and milk has 3.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cabbage has 35.9 times less saturated fat than milk - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and milk has 1.3g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both milk and cabbage are low in trans fat - milk has 0.09g of trans fat per 100 grams and cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Both milk and cabbage are low in cholesterol - milk has 8mg 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 182 times more Vitamin C than milk - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and milk has 0.2mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Milk has 1000% more Vitamin A than cabbage - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and milk has 55ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Milk has more Vitamin D than cabbage - milk has 49iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and milk has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than milk - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and milk has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, cabbage contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both milk and cabbage contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Milk | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.039 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.185 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.092 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.356 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.038 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 43 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.53 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 200% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.
iron
Cabbage has 22 times more iron than milk - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and milk has 0.02mg of iron.
potassium
Cabbage and milk contain similar amounts of potassium - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and milk has 140mg 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,
| Milk | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 4 UG | 42 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 33 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 30 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, milk has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Milk | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.062 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.066 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% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
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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% | magnesium | 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% | Vitamin K | 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% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 5% |
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5% | fluoride | 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 cabbage or milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage has 50% less calories than milk - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and milk has 50 calories.
Does cabbage or milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and milk contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cabbage are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does cabbage or milk contain more calcium?
Milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 200% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium in 100 grams and milk has 120mg of calcium.