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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of whole milk and cabbage is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

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.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 much lighter in carbs, much heavier in fat and similar to cabbage for protein. Whole milk has a macronutrient ratio of 21:31:48 and for cabbage, 18:79:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Whole Milk Cabbage
Protein 21% 18%
Carbohydrates 31% 79%
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

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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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Whole Milk or Cabbage .

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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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.

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