USDA-derived comparison

Broccoli (cooked) vs Cabbage

Broccoli (cooked) leads for Folate, Vitamin E and Vitamin A per 100g, while Cabbage holds its own elsewhere.

Who each is for: Choose broccoli (cooked) for folate and vitamin E.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Broccoli (cooked)

Typical serving: 1 cup (156g)

20/100

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Full Broccoli (cooked) page

Cabbage

Typical serving: 1 cup (89g)

14/100

No clear per-100g leads, which is a result in itself.

Full Cabbage page

Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientBroccoli (cooked)Cabbage
Calories35 kcal25 kcal
Protein2 g1 g
Carbs7 g6 g
Fat0 g0 g
Fiber3 g3 g
Sat fat0 g0 g
Sodium41 mg18 mg
Potassium293 mg170 mg
Calcium40 mg40 mg
Iron0.7 mg0.5 mg
Magnesium21 mg12 mg
Zinc0.5 mg0.2 mg
Vitamin C65 mg37 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate108 µg43 µg

Servings differ: 1 cup of broccoli (cooked) is about 156g, 1 cup of cabbage about 89g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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