Salmon vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Salmon and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
salmon
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in salmon and cabbage:
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than salmon.
- Cabbage has signficantly more calcium than salmon.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Salmon has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, cabbage contains more folate.
- Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Salmon (Fish, salmon, pink, raw) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Salmon is high in calories and cabbage has 80% less calories than salmon - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and salmon has 127 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, salmon is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cabbage per calorie. Salmon has a macronutrient ratio of 67:0:33 and for cabbage, 17:80:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Salmon | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 67% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 80% |
| Fat | 33% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Salmon has less carbohydrates than cabbage - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than salmon - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Salmon has less sugar than cabbage - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Salmon is an excellent source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cabbage and salmon are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and salmon has 0.81g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both salmon and cabbage are low in trans fat - salmon has 0.03g of trans fat per 100 grams and cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Cabbage has less cholesterol than salmon - salmon has 46mg 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 more Vitamin C than salmon - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and salmon does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Salmon has 600% more Vitamin A than cabbage - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and salmon has 35ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Salmon is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than cabbage - salmon has 435iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and salmon contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than salmon - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and salmon has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Salmon has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12, however, cabbage contains more folate. Both salmon and cabbage contain significant amounts of thiamin.
| Salmon | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.08 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.105 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 7.995 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.03 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.611 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 4 UG | 43 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 4.15 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage has signficantly more calcium than salmon - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and salmon has 7mg of calcium.
iron
Cabbage and salmon contain similar amounts of iron - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and salmon has 0.38mg of iron.
potassium
Salmon is an excellent source of potassium and it has 115% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, salmon has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Salmon | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.004 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.081 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.085 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% | dietary fiber | 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% | iron | 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 salmon contain more calories in 100 grams?Salmon is high in calories and cabbage has 80% less calories than salmon - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and salmon has 127 calories.
Is cabbage or salmon better for protein?
Salmon is a fantastic source of protein and it has 15 times more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and salmon has 20.5g of protein.
Does cabbage or salmon have more carbohydrates?
By weight, salmon has fewer carbohydrates than cabbage - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and salmon has no carbs..
Does cabbage or salmon contain more potassium?
Salmon is a rich source of potassium and it has 120% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium in 100 grams and salmon has 366mg of potassium.