Cabbage vs zucchini: which is healthier?
They are about equally nutrient-dense: cabbage scores 92/100 and zucchini 92/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Cabbage
25 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup chopped: 89 g
Zucchini
17 kcal per 100 g. 1 cup sliced: 124 g
Which to pick for your goal
- Fewer caloriesZucchini25 vs 17 kcal per 100 g
- More proteinAbout even1.3 vs 1.2 g per 100 g
- More fiberCabbage2.5 vs 1 g per 100 g
- Less sugarZucchini3.2 vs 2.5 g per 100 g
- More potassiumZucchini170 vs 261 mg per 100 g
- Less saturated fatAbout even<0.1 vs <0.1 g per 100 g
Nutrition side by side
| Nutrient | Cabbage, 100 g | Zucchini, 100 g | Cabbage, 89 g | Zucchini, 124 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 kcal | 17 kcal | 22 kcal | 21 kcal |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 1.2 g | 1.1 g | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.8 g | 3.1 g | 5.2 g | 3.9 g |
| Sugars | 3.2 g | 2.5 g | 2.8 g | 3.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g | 1 g | 2.2 g | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.3 g | <0.1 g | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | <0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Vitamin C | 37 mg | 18 mg | 33 mg | 22 mg |
| Vitamin A | 5 µg | 10 µg | 4.5 µg | 12 µg |
| Potassium | 170 mg | 261 mg | 151 mg | 324 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 0.4 mg | 0.4 mg | 0.5 mg |
| Calcium | 40 mg | 16 mg | 36 mg | 20 mg |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 18 mg | 11 mg | 22 mg |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 8 mg | 16 mg | 9.9 mg |
Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.