Cabbage vs. Pumpkin Puree
Nutrition comparison of Cabbage and Pumpkin Puree
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cabbage
versus
pumpkin puree
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cabbage and pumpkin puree:
- Both pumpkin puree and cabbage are high in dietary fiber.
- Cabbage has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pumpkin puree has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than cabbage, however, cabbage contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than pumpkin puree.
- Pumpkin puree is an excellent source of Vitamin A.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Pumpkin Puree (Pumpkin, canned, without salt) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pumpkin puree and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - pumpkin puree has 34 calories per 100 grams and cabbage has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is heavier in protein, lighter in fat and similar to pumpkin puree for carbs. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 17:80:3 and for pumpkin puree, 11:82:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cabbage | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 82% |
| Fat | 3% | 7% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pumpkin puree and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - pumpkin puree has 8.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both pumpkin puree and cabbage are high in dietary fiber. Pumpkin puree has 16% more dietary fiber than cabbage - pumpkin puree has 2.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pumpkin puree and cabbage contain similar amounts of sugar - pumpkin puree has 3.3g of sugar per 100 grams and cabbage has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pumpkin puree and cabbage contain similar amounts of protein - pumpkin puree has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pumpkin puree and cabbage are low in saturated fat - pumpkin puree has 0.15g 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 771% more Vitamin C than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 4.2mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pumpkin puree is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 154 times more Vitamin A than cabbage - pumpkin puree has 778ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pumpkin puree and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pumpkin puree has 1.1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has 375% more Vitamin K than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 16ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cabbage has more thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cabbage and pumpkin puree contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Cabbage | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.061 MG | 0.024 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.054 MG |
| Niacin | 0.234 MG | 0.367 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.212 MG | 0.4 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124 MG | 0.056 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 12 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage has 54% more calcium than pumpkin puree - pumpkin puree has 26mg of calcium per 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Pumpkin puree has 196% more iron than cabbage - pumpkin puree has 1.4mg of iron per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Pumpkin puree and cabbage contain similar amounts of potassium - pumpkin puree has 206mg of potassium per 100 grams and cabbage has 170mg 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, pumpkin puree has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than cabbage per 100 grams, however, cabbage contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than pumpkin puree per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 42 UG | 6940 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 33 UG | 4795 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 30 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cabbage and pumpkin puree contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cabbage | Pumpkin Puree | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.007 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.007 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Pumpkin Puree (Pumpkin, canned, without salt) .
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| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | 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% | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pumpkin puree or cabbage contain more calories in 100 grams?Pumpkin puree and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - pumpkin puree has 34 calories in 100g and cabbage has 25 calories.
Does pumpkin puree or cabbage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pumpkin puree and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - pumpkin puree has 8.1g of carbs for 100g and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.