Cabbage vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Cabbage and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cabbage
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cabbage and pickles:
- Cabbage has more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Pickle is a great source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickles and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and cabbage has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is heavier in protein, heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to pickles per calorie. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 18:79:3 and for pickles, 14:67:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cabbage | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 79% | 67% |
| Fat | 3% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickles and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, 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 150% more dietary fiber than pickle - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Pickles and cabbage contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and cabbage has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Pickles and cabbage contain similar amounts of protein - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both pickles and cabbage are low in saturated fat - pickle has 0.08g 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 14 times more Vitamin C than pickle - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Pickles and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pickles and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has 339% more Vitamin K than pickle - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Cabbage has more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both cabbage and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Cabbage | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.061 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.234 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.212 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Pickle is a great source of calcium and it has 43% more calcium than cabbage - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Pickles and cabbage contain similar amounts of iron - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Cabbage has 45% more potassium than pickle - pickle has 117mg 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, both cabbage and pickles contain significant amounts of beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin.
| Cabbage | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 42 UG | 53 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 33 UG | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 30 UG | 28 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, pickle has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.052 G |
Customize your serving size
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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 pickles or cabbage contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickles and cabbage contain similar amounts of calories - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and cabbage has 25 calories.
Does pickles or cabbage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickles and cabbage contain similar amounts of carbs - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in cabbage comprise of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber.