Strawberries vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Strawberries and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
strawberries
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in strawberries and cabbage:
- Both strawberries and cabbage are high in Vitamin C.
- Cabbage has more thiamin and Vitamin B6.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than strawberry.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Strawberries and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and cabbage has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, strawberries is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and heavier in fat compared to cabbage per calorie. Strawberries has a macronutrient ratio of 7:85:8 and for cabbage, 17:80:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Strawberries | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 85% | 80% |
| Fat | 8% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Strawberries and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in cabbage comprise of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 25% more dietary fiber than strawberry - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Strawberries and cabbage contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cabbage has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Strawberries and cabbage contain similar amounts of protein - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both strawberries and cabbage are low in saturated fat - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both strawberries and cabbage are high in Vitamin C. Strawberry has 61% more Vitamin C than cabbage - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Strawberries and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Strawberries and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than strawberry - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cabbage has more thiamin and Vitamin B6. Both strawberries and cabbage contain significant amounts of riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Strawberries | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.024 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.022 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.386 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.125 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.047 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 24 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage has 150% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Strawberries and cabbage contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Strawberries and cabbage contain similar amounts of potassium - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and cabbage has 170mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
flavonoids
Naturally occuring in fruits and vegetables, flavonoids are associated with many health benefits and used in a variety of medicinal and pharmaceutical applications. [2][3]
For specific flavonoid compounds,
| Strawberries | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| kaempferol | 0.5 mg | 0.18 mg |
| myricetin | 0.04 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 1.11 mg | 0.28 mg |
| apigenin | ~ | 0.08 mg |
| luteolin | ~ | 0.1 mg |
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 strawberries and cabbage contain significant amounts of lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Strawberries | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 42 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 26 UG | 30 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 33 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, strawberry has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Strawberries | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.09 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) .
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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 strawberries or cabbage contain more calories in 100 grams?Strawberries and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and cabbage has 25 calories.
Does strawberries or cabbage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in cabbage comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.