Cabbage vs. Pea Shoots
Nutrition comparison of Cabbage and Pea Shoots
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cabbage
versus
pea shoots
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cabbage and pea shoots:
- Both cabbage and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than pea shoot.
- Pea shoot has more niacin, however, cabbage contains more pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and pea shoot has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to pea shoots per calorie. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 18:79:3 and for pea shoots, 24:70:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cabbage | Pea Shoots | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 70% |
| Fat | 3% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cabbage and pea shoots are high in dietary fiber. Cabbage has a little more dietary fiber (4%) than pea shoot by weight - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cabbage and pea shoots contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and pea shoot has 3.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cabbage and pea shoots contain similar amounts of protein - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and pea shoot has 2.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cabbage and pea shoots are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cabbage and pea shoots are high in Vitamin C. Cabbage has 48% more Vitamin C than pea shoot - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cabbage and pea shoots contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pea shoot has 12ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and pea shoots contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than pea shoot - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pea shoot does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Pea shoot has more niacin, however, cabbage contains more pantothenic acid. Both cabbage and pea shoots contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cabbage | Pea Shoots | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.061 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.05 MG |
| Niacin | 0.234 MG | 1 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.212 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 62 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage has 67% more calcium than pea shoot - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 24mg of calcium.
iron
Pea shoot has 170% more iron than cabbage - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and pea shoot has 1.3mg of iron.
potassium
Cabbage and pea shoots contain similar amounts of potassium - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and pea shoot has 160mg of potassium.
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 Pea Shoots .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Pea Shoots (ORGANIC PEA SHOOTS) .
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cabbage or pea shoots contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage and pea shoots contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and pea shoot has 35 calories.
Does cabbage or pea shoots have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and pea shoots contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and pea shoot has 7.1g of carbohydrates.