Cabbage vs. Nori
Nutrition comparison of Cabbage and Nori
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cabbage
versus
nori
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cabbage and nori:
- Both nori and cabbage are high in Vitamin C.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than nori.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Nori has more beta-carotene than cabbage, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than nori.
- Nori has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate.
- Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin A, calcium and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Nori (Seaweed, laver, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nori and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - nori has 35 calories per 100 grams and cabbage has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and similar to nori for fat. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 17:80:3 and for nori, 67:33:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cabbage | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 67% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 33% |
| Fat | 3% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nori and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - nori has 5.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 733% more dietary fiber than nori - nori has 0.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nori and cabbage contain similar amounts of sugar - nori has 0.49g of sugar per 100 grams and cabbage has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Nori has 354% more protein than cabbage - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both nori and cabbage are low in saturated fat - nori has 0.06g of saturated fat per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both nori and cabbage are high in Vitamin C. Nori has a little more Vitamin C (7%) than cabbage by weight - nori has 39mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Nori is an excellent source of Vitamin A and it has 51 times more Vitamin A than cabbage - nori has 260ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Nori and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - nori has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than nori - nori has 4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nori has more riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and folate. Both cabbage and nori contain significant amounts of thiamin and Vitamin B6.
| Cabbage | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.061 MG | 0.098 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.446 MG |
| Niacin | 0.234 MG | 1.47 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.212 MG | 0.521 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124 MG | 0.159 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 146 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Nori is an excellent source of calcium and it has 75% more calcium than cabbage - nori has 70mg of calcium per 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Nori has 283% more iron than cabbage - nori has 1.8mg of iron per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Nori is an excellent source of potassium and it has 109% more potassium than cabbage - nori has 356mg 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, nori has more beta-carotene than cabbage per 100 grams, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than nori per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 42 UG | 3121 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 33 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 30 UG | ~ |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cabbage and nori contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cabbage | Nori | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.004 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.009 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.013 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 nori or cabbage contain more calories in 100 grams?Nori and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - nori has 35 calories in 100g and cabbage has 25 calories.
Is nori or cabbage better for protein?
Nori has 350% more protein than cabbage - nori has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.
Does nori or cabbage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nori and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - nori has 5.1g of carbs for 100g and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
Does nori or cabbage contain more calcium?
Nori is a rich source of calcium and it has 80% more calcium than cabbage - nori has 70mg of calcium in 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.
Does nori or cabbage contain more potassium?
Nori is a rich source of potassium and it has 110% more potassium than cabbage - nori has 356mg of potassium in 100 grams and cabbage has 170mg of potassium.