Cabbage vs Iceberg Lettuce

Cabbage has more to offer: per 100 g raw it has 36.6 mg of vitamin C against 2.8 mg, 76 µg of vitamin K against 24.1 µg, and about twice the fiber. Iceberg has fewer calories and more water.

The verdict is written with Claude, an AI by Anthropic. The numbers come from our USDA data.

Where they differ

Per 100 g, the amount in each food. Only differences of at least 25%.

More in cabbage

  • Fiber2.5 g vs 1.2 g
  • Vitamin K76 µg vs 24.1 µg
  • Vitamin C36.6 mg vs 2.8 mg
  • Vitamin B60.12 mg vs 0.04 mg
  • Vitamin B943 µg vs 29 µg

More in iceberg lettuce

No nutrient stands out against cabbage.

USDA records compared: Cabbage, raw; Lettuce, iceberg, raw.

Cabbage vs iceberg lettucePer serving (named under each food). % DV = % Daily Value (FDA, adults).Per 100 g. % DV = % Daily Value (FDA, adults).Per serving (named under each food). % RI = % Reference Intake (EU, adults).Per 100 g. % RI = % Reference Intake (EU, adults).
Per servingPer 100 gCabbageper 1 cup (89 g)Iceberg lettuceper 1 cup (72 g)
Calories22 kcal10 kcal
Protein1.14 g (2%) (higher)0.65 g (1%)
Carbohydrates5.16 g (2%) (higher)2.14 g (<1%)
Fiber2.23 g (8%) (higher)0.86 g (3%)
Sugars2.85 g (higher)1.42 g
Total fat0.09 g (<1%)0.1 g (<1%) (higher)
Saturated fat0.03 g (<1%) (higher)0.01 g (<1%)
Vitamin K67.6 µg (56%) (higher)17.4 µg (14%)
Vitamin C32.6 mg (36%) (higher)2.02 mg (2%)
Folate38.3 µg (10%) (higher)20.9 µg (5%)
Vitamin B60.11 mg (6%) (higher)0.03 mg (2%)
Manganese0.14 mg (6%) (higher)0.09 mg (4%)
Vitamin B10.05 mg (5%) (higher)0.03 mg (2%)
Calories25 kcal14 kcal
Protein1.28 g (3%) (higher)0.9 g (2%)
Carbohydrates5.8 g (2%) (higher)2.97 g (1%)
Fiber2.5 g (9%) (higher)1.2 g (4%)
Sugars3.2 g (higher)1.97 g
Total fat0.1 g (<1%)0.14 g (<1%) (higher)
Saturated fat0.03 g (<1%) (higher)0.02 g (<1%)
Vitamin K76 µg (63%) (higher)24.1 µg (20%)
Vitamin C36.6 mg (41%) (higher)2.8 mg (3%)
Folate43 µg (11%) (higher)29 µg (7%)
Vitamin B60.12 mg (7%) (higher)0.04 mg (2%)
Manganese0.16 mg (7%) (higher)0.13 mg (5%)
Vitamin B10.06 mg (5%) (higher)0.04 mg (3%)
Energy93 kJ / 22 kcal42 kJ / 10 kcal
Protein1.14 g (2%) (higher)0.65 g (1%)
Carbohydrates5.16 g (2%) (higher)2.14 g (<1%)
Fiber2.23 g (higher)0.86 g
Sugars2.85 g (3%) (higher)1.42 g (2%)
Total fat0.09 g (<1%)0.1 g (<1%) (higher)
Saturated fat0.03 g (<1%) (higher)0.01 g (<1%)
Vitamin K67.6 µg (90%) (higher)17.4 µg (23%)
Vitamin C32.6 mg (41%) (higher)2.02 mg (3%)
Vitamin B938.3 µg (19%) (higher)20.9 µg (10%)
Vitamin B60.11 mg (8%) (higher)0.03 mg (2%)
Potassium151 mg (8%) (higher)102 mg (5%)
Manganese0.14 mg (7%) (higher)0.09 mg (5%)
Energy105 kJ / 25 kcal59 kJ / 14 kcal
Protein1.28 g (3%) (higher)0.9 g (2%)
Carbohydrates5.8 g (2%) (higher)2.97 g (1%)
Fiber2.5 g (higher)1.2 g
Sugars3.2 g (4%) (higher)1.97 g (2%)
Total fat0.1 g (<1%)0.14 g (<1%) (higher)
Saturated fat0.03 g (<1%) (higher)0.02 g (<1%)
Vitamin K76 µg (101%) (higher)24.1 µg (32%)
Vitamin C36.6 mg (46%) (higher)2.8 mg (3%)
Vitamin B943 µg (22%) (higher)29 µg (14%)
Vitamin B60.12 mg (9%) (higher)0.04 mg (3%)
Potassium170 mg (9%) (higher)141 mg (7%)
Manganese0.16 mg (8%) (higher)0.13 mg (6%)

● = higher amount. Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC 169975, 169248).