Skim Milk vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Skim Milk and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
skim milk
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in skim milk and cabbage:
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than skim milk.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Skim milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, cabbage contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Skim Milk (Milk, nonfat, fluid, with added vitamin A and vitamin D (fat free or skim)) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and skim milk has 34 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, skim milk is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and similar to cabbage for fat. Skim milk has a macronutrient ratio of 40:58:2 and for cabbage, 17:80:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Skim Milk | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 40% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 58% | 80% |
| Fat | 2% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and skim milk contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cabbage are made of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than skim milk - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cabbage and skim milk contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and skim milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Skim milk has 163% more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both cabbage and skim milk are low in saturated fat - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.06g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Both skim milk and cabbage are low in cholesterol - skim milk has 2mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has more Vitamin C than skim milk - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Skim milk has 11 times more Vitamin A than cabbage - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and skim milk has 61ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Skim milk has more Vitamin D than cabbage - skim milk has 47iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and skim milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.01mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than skim milk - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and skim milk does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Skim milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, cabbage contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both skim milk and cabbage contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Skim Milk | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.045 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.182 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.094 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.357 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.037 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 43 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Skim milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 205% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.
iron
Cabbage has 14 times more iron than skim milk - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and skim milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Cabbage and skim milk contain similar amounts of potassium - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and skim milk has 156mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both skim milk and cabbage contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Skim Milk | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.002 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.002 G | 0.017 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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| 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% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cabbage or skim milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage and skim milk contain similar amounts of calories - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and skim milk has 34 calories.
Is cabbage or skim milk better for protein?
Skim milk has 160% more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and skim milk has 3.4g of protein.
Does cabbage or skim milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and skim milk contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and skim milk has 5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cabbage are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in skim milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does cabbage or skim milk contain more calcium?
Skim milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 210% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium in 100 grams and skim milk has 122mg of calcium.