Cabbage vs. Fennel
Nutrition comparison of Cabbage and Fennel
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cabbage
versus
fennel
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cabbage and fennel:
- Both fennel and cabbage are high in dietary fiber.
- Cabbage has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, fennel contains more niacin.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Fennel has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than cabbage, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene than fennel.
- Fennel is a great source of calcium.
- Fennel is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Fennel (Fennel, bulb, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Fennel and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - fennel has 31 calories per 100 grams and cabbage has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is similar to fennel for protein, carbs and fat. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 17:80:3 and for fennel, 14:81:6 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cabbage | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 81% |
| Fat | 3% | 6% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Fennel and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - fennel has 7.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in fennel and cabbage are both made of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Both fennel and cabbage are high in dietary fiber. Fennel has 24% more dietary fiber than cabbage - fennel has 3.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Fennel and cabbage contain similar amounts of sugar - fennel has 3.9g of sugar per 100 grams and cabbage has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Fennel and cabbage contain similar amounts of protein - fennel has 1.2g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both fennel and cabbage are low in saturated fat - fennel has 0.09g 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 205% more Vitamin C than fennel - fennel has 12mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Fennel has 860% more Vitamin A than cabbage - fennel has 48ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Fennel and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - fennel has 0.58mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Fennel and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - fennel has 62.8ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cabbage has more thiamin and Vitamin B6, however, fennel contains more niacin. Both cabbage and fennel contain significant amounts of riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folate.
| Cabbage | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.061 MG | 0.01 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Niacin | 0.234 MG | 0.64 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.212 MG | 0.232 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124 MG | 0.047 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 27 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Fennel is a great source of calcium and it has 23% more calcium than cabbage - fennel has 49mg of calcium per 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Fennel and cabbage contain similar amounts of iron - fennel has 0.73mg of iron per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Fennel is an excellent source of potassium and it has 144% more potassium than cabbage - fennel has 414mg 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, both cabbage and fennel contain significant amounts of quercetin.
| Cabbage | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.08 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 0.1 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.18 mg | ~ |
| Quercetin | 0.28 mg | 0.23 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, fennel has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than cabbage per 100 grams, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene than fennel per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 42 UG | 578 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 33 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 30 UG | 607 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, fennel has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Fennel | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.169 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.169 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does fennel or cabbage contain more calories in 100 grams?Fennel and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - fennel has 31 calories in 100g and cabbage has 25 calories.
Does fennel or cabbage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, fennel and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - fennel has 7.3g of carbs for 100g and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in fennel and cabbage are both made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.
Does fennel or cabbage contain more potassium?
Fennel is a rich source of potassium and it has 140% more potassium than cabbage - fennel has 414mg of potassium in 100 grams and cabbage has 170mg of potassium.