Cabbage vs. Onion
Nutrition comparison of Cabbage and Onion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cabbage
versus
onion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cabbage and onion:
- Cabbage has more folate.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than onion.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Onion (Onions, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage and onion contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and onion has 40 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is heavier in protein, lighter in carbs and similar to onion for fat. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 17:80:3 and for onion, 11:87:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cabbage | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 87% |
| Fat | 3% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and onion contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and onion has 9.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has 47% more dietary fiber than onion - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and onion has 1.7g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cabbage and onion contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and onion has 4.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cabbage and onion contain similar amounts of protein - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and onion has 1.1g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cabbage and onion are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and onion has 0.04g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 395% more Vitamin C than onion - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and onion has 7.4mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cabbage and onion contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and onion does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and onion contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and onion has 0.02mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than onion - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and onion has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cabbage has more folate. Both cabbage and onion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Cabbage | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.061 MG | 0.046 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.027 MG |
| Niacin | 0.234 MG | 0.116 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.212 MG | 0.123 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124 MG | 0.12 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 19 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Cabbage has 74% more calcium than onion - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and onion has 23mg of calcium.
iron
Cabbage and onion contain similar amounts of iron - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and onion has 0.21mg of iron.
potassium
Cabbage and onion contain similar amounts of potassium - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and onion has 146mg 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 onion contain small amounts of apigenin and luteolin.
| Cabbage | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.08 mg | 0.01 mg |
| luteolin | 0.1 mg | 0.02 mg |
| kaempferol | 0.18 mg | 0.65 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.28 mg | 20.3 mg |
| isorhamnetin | ~ | 5.01 mg |
| myricetin | ~ | 0.03 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 | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 42 UG | 1 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 33 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 30 UG | 4 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cabbage and onion contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cabbage | Onion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.013 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% | carbohydrates | 5% |
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5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
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5% | total fat | 5% |
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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% | chromium | 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 onion contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage and onion contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and onion has 40 calories.
Does cabbage or onion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and onion contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and onion has 9.3g of carbohydrates.