Cabbage vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Cabbage and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cabbage
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cabbage and tomato:
- Both cabbage and tomato are high in Vitamin C.
- Cabbage has more folate.
- Cabbage has signficantly more calcium than tomato.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Tomato is a great source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and tomato has 18 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to tomato for protein. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 17:80:3 and for tomato, 17:74:10 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cabbage | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 74% |
| Fat | 3% | 10% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cabbage are made of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 69% sugar and 31% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 108% more dietary fiber than tomato - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cabbage and tomato contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and tomato has 2.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cabbage and tomato contain similar amounts of protein - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and tomato has 0.88g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cabbage and tomato are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cabbage and tomato are high in Vitamin C. Cabbage has 167% more Vitamin C than tomato - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has 740% more Vitamin A than cabbage - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and tomato contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has 862% more Vitamin K than tomato - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and tomato has 7.9ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cabbage has more folate. Both cabbage and tomato contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cabbage | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.061 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 0.234 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.212 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 15 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage has signficantly more calcium than tomato - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and tomato has 10mg of calcium.
iron
Cabbage and tomato contain similar amounts of iron - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and tomato has 0.27mg of iron.
potassium
Tomato is a great source of potassium and it has 39% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and tomato has 237mg 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, both cabbage and tomato contain small amounts of kaempferol.
| Cabbage | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.08 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 0.1 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.18 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.28 mg | 0.58 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.13 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,
| Cabbage | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 42 UG | 449 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 33 UG | 101 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 30 UG | 123 UG |
| lycopene | ~ | 2573 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tomato has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.08 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% | 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% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cabbage or tomato contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage and tomato contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and tomato has 18 calories.
Does cabbage or tomato have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and tomato contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and tomato has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cabbage are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in tomato comprise of 70% sugar and 30% dietary fiber.