Cabbage vs. Scallion
Nutrition comparison of Cabbage and Scallion
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cabbage
versus
scallion
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cabbage and scallion:
- Both cabbage and scallion are high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber.
- Scallion has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than cabbage, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene than scallion.
- Scallion is a great source of potassium.
- Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) and Scallion (Onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb), raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage and scallion contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and scallion has 32 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cabbage is heavier in carbs and similar to scallion for protein and fat. Cabbage has a macronutrient ratio of 17:80:3 and for scallion, 19:76:5 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cabbage | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17% | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 80% | 76% |
| Fat | 3% | 5% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cabbage and scallion are high in dietary fiber. Cabbage is very similar to cabbage for dietary fiber - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and scallion has 2.6g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Cabbage and scallion contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and scallion has 2.3g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Cabbage and scallion contain similar amounts of protein - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and scallion has 1.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cabbage and scallion are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and scallion has 0.03g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Both cabbage and scallion are high in Vitamin C. Cabbage has 95% more Vitamin C than scallion - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and scallion has 18.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Scallion has 900% more Vitamin A than cabbage - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and scallion has 50ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and scallion contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and scallion has 0.55mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Scallion is an excellent source of Vitamin K and it has 172% more Vitamin K than cabbage - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and scallion has 207ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Both cabbage and scallion contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Cabbage | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.061 MG | 0.055 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Niacin | 0.234 MG | 0.525 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.212 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.124 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Folate | 43 UG | 64 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Scallion is an excellent source of calcium and it has 80% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.
iron
Scallion has 215% more iron than cabbage - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and scallion has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Scallion is a great source of potassium and it has 62% more potassium than cabbage - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and scallion has 276mg 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,
| Cabbage | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| apigenin | 0.08 mg | ~ |
| luteolin | 0.1 mg | ~ |
| kaempferol | 0.18 mg | 1.36 mg |
| Quercetin | 0.28 mg | 10.68 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, scallion has more beta-carotene and lutein + zeaxanthin than cabbage per 100 grams, however, cabbage contains more alpha-carotene than scallion per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 42 UG | 598 UG |
| alpha-carotene | 33 UG | ~ |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 30 UG | 1137 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, scallion has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Cabbage | Scallion | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.07 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% | 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% | 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 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 scallion contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage and scallion contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and scallion has 32 calories.
Does cabbage or scallion have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and scallion contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and scallion has 7.3g of carbohydrates.
Does cabbage or scallion contain more calcium?
Scallion is a rich source of calcium and it has 80% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium in 100 grams and scallion has 72mg of calcium.