Yogurt vs. Cabbage
Nutrition comparison of Yogurt and Cabbage
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
yogurt
versus
cabbage
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yogurt and cabbage:
- Cabbage has 59% less calories than yogurt.
- Cabbage has 60.6 times less saturated fat than yogurt.
- Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than yogurt.
- Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber.
- Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
- Yogurt has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, cabbage contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Cabbage (Cabbage, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Cabbage has 59% less calories than yogurt - cabbage has 25 calories per 100 grams and yogurt has 61 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, yogurt is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to cabbage per calorie. Yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 23:30:47 and for cabbage, 17:80:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Yogurt | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 30% | 80% |
| Fat | 47% | 3% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Cabbage and yogurt contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of total carbs per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in cabbage are made of 56% sugar and 44% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Cabbage is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than yogurt - cabbage has 2.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Cabbage and yogurt contain similar amounts of sugar - cabbage has 3.2g of sugar per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yogurt has 171% more protein than cabbage - cabbage has 1.3g of protein per 100 grams and yogurt has 3.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cabbage has 60.6 times less saturated fat than yogurt - cabbage has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Cabbage has less cholesterol than yogurt - yogurt has 13mg 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 72 times more Vitamin C than yogurt - cabbage has 36.6mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yogurt has 440% more Vitamin A than cabbage - cabbage has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Yogurt and cabbage contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and cabbage does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cabbage and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - cabbage has 0.15mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Cabbage has signficantly more Vitamin K than yogurt - cabbage has 76ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yogurt has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, cabbage contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both yogurt and cabbage contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.
| Yogurt | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.061 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | 0.04 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.234 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.389 MG | 0.212 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032 MG | 0.124 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 43 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 203% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium per 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.
iron
Cabbage has 840% more iron than yogurt - cabbage has 0.47mg of iron per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Cabbage and yogurt contain similar amounts of potassium - cabbage has 170mg of potassium per 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg 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,
| Yogurt | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 42 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 33 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 30 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, yogurt has more linoleic acid than cabbage per 100 grams.
| Yogurt | Cabbage | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.065 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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5% | total fat | 5% |
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5% | saturated fat | 5% |
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| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
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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% | Vitamin K | 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% | 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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5% | zinc | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cabbage or yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?Cabbage has 60% less calories than yogurt - cabbage has 25 calories in 100g and yogurt has 61 calories.
Does cabbage or yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, cabbage and yogurt contain similar amounts of carbs - cabbage has 5.8g of carbs for 100g and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in cabbage are made of 60% sugar and 40% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.
Does cabbage or yogurt contain more calcium?
Yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 200% more calcium than cabbage - cabbage has 40mg of calcium in 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.