Calorie comparison
Beets vs Cabbage
Per 100 grams, cabbage is the lighter choice by 18 calories, while beets delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Beets | Cabbage |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 | 25 |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 1.3 g |
| Carbs | 10 g | 6 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
Beets
1 cup (136 g)
58 cal
2.2 g protein · 13.6 g carbs · 0.3 g fat
🥬 Cabbage
1 cup shredded (89 g)
22 cal
1.2 g protein · 5.3 g carbs · 0.1 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, beets or cabbage?
Per 100 g, beets has 43 calories and cabbage has 25. Cabbage is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, beets or cabbage?
Beets has 1.6 g of protein per 100 g; cabbage has 1.3 g. Beets wins on protein.
Is beets or cabbage better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward cabbage — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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