Whole Milk vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Whole Milk and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole milk
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole milk and cabbage:
- Cabbage has 53.8 times less saturated fat than whole milk.
- Cabbage has 59% less calories than whole milk.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than whole milk.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Whole milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, cabbage contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than cabbage.
- Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage has 59% less calories than whole milk - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and whole milk has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole milk is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cabbage per calorie. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:32:48 and for cabbage, 17:80:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Milk | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 32% | 80% |
| Fat | 48% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cabbage are made of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than whole milk - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cabbage and whole milk contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and whole milk has 5.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole milk has 146% more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and whole milk has 3.2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cabbage has 53.8 times less saturated fat than whole milk - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and whole milk has 1.9g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cabbage has less cholesterol than whole milk - whole milk has 10mg 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 whole milk - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole milk does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Whole milk has 820% more Vitamin A than cabbage - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole milk has 46ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Whole milk has signficantly more Vitamin D than cabbage - whole milk has 51iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and whole milk contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than whole milk - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole milk has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, cabbage contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both whole milk and cabbage contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Whole Milk | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.046 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.169 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.089 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.373 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.036 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 5 UG | 43 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.45 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Whole milk is an excellent source of calcium and it has 183% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.
iron
Cabbage has 14 times more iron than whole milk - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and whole milk has 0.03mg of iron.
potassium
Cabbage and whole milk contain similar amounts of potassium - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and whole milk has 132mg 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,
| Whole Milk | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 7 UG | 42 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 33 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 30 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, whole milk has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Whole Milk | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.12 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.12 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.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Whole Milk (Milk, whole, 3.25% milkfat, with added vitamin D) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) .
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
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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% | chlorine | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | copper | 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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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cabbage or whole milk contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage has 60% less calories than whole milk - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and whole milk has 61 calories.
Does cabbage or whole milk have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and whole milk contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and whole milk has 4.8g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cabbage are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in whole milk comprise of 100% sugar.
Does cabbage or whole milk contain more calcium?
Whole milk is a rich source of calcium and it has 180% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium in 100 grams and whole milk has 113mg of calcium.