Whole Wheat Flour vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Whole Wheat Flour and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
whole wheat flour
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in whole wheat flour and cabbage:
- Both whole wheat flour and cabbage are high in dietary fiber.
- Cabbage has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than whole wheat flour, however, whole wheat flour contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cabbage.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than whole wheat flour.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Whole wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
- Whole wheat flour is a great source of protein.
- Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of iron and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Whole Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Whole wheat flour is high in calories and cabbage has 92% less calories than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 332 calories per 100 grams and cabbage has 25 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, whole wheat flour is lighter in protein, heavier in carbs and similar to cabbage for fat. Whole wheat flour has a macronutrient ratio of 11:84:5 and for cabbage, 17:80:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Whole Wheat Flour | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 84% | 80% |
| Fat | 5% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Whole wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and cabbage has 92% less carbohydrates than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 74.5g of total carbs per 100 grams and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both whole wheat flour and cabbage are high in dietary fiber. Whole wheat flour has 424% more dietary fiber than cabbage - whole wheat flour has 13.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Whole wheat flour and cabbage contain similar amounts of sugar - whole wheat flour has 1g of sugar per 100 grams and cabbage has 3.2g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Whole wheat flour is a great source of protein and it has 651% more protein than cabbage - whole wheat flour has 9.6g of protein per 100 grams and cabbage has 1.3g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both whole wheat flour and cabbage are low in saturated fat - whole wheat flour has 0.43g 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 more Vitamin C than whole wheat flour - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and whole wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Cabbage and whole wheat flour contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and whole wheat flour does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Whole wheat flour and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - whole wheat flour has 0.53mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 1.9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Whole wheat flour has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin and pantothenic acid. Both whole wheat flour and cabbage contain significant amounts of Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Whole Wheat Flour | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.297 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.188 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 5.347 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.011 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.191 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 28 UG | 43 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Whole wheat flour and cabbage contain similar amounts of calcium - whole wheat flour has 33mg of calcium per 100 grams and cabbage has 40mg of calcium.
iron
Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of iron and it has 689% more iron than cabbage - whole wheat flour has 3.7mg of iron per 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.
potassium
Whole wheat flour is an excellent source of potassium and it has 132% more potassium than cabbage - whole wheat flour has 394mg 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, cabbage has more beta-carotene and alpha-carotene than whole wheat flour per 100 grams, however, whole wheat flour contains more lutein + zeaxanthin than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Whole Wheat Flour | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 42 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 220 UG | 30 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 33 UG |
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 Wheat Flour (Wheat flour, whole-grain, soft wheat) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) .
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5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
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5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin B12 | 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 whole wheat flour or cabbage contain more calories in 100 grams?Whole wheat flour is high in calories and cabbage has 90% less calories than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 332 calories in 100g and cabbage has 25 calories.
Does whole wheat flour or cabbage have more carbohydrates?
By weight, whole wheat flour is high in carbohydrates and cabbage has 90% fewer carbohydrates than whole wheat flour - whole wheat flour has 74.5g of carbs for 100g and cabbage has 5.8g of carbohydrates.
Does whole wheat flour or cabbage contain more iron?
Whole wheat flour is an abundant source of iron and it has 690% more iron than cabbage - whole wheat flour has 3.7mg of iron in 100 grams and cabbage has 0.47mg of iron.
Does whole wheat flour or cabbage contain more potassium?
Whole wheat flour is a rich source of potassium and it has 130% more potassium than cabbage - whole wheat flour has 394mg of potassium in 100 grams and cabbage has 170mg of potassium.