Calorie comparison
Butternut Squash vs Cabbage
Per 100 grams, cabbage is the lighter choice by 20 calories, while cabbage 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 | Butternut Squash | Cabbage |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 45 | 25 |
| Protein | 1 g | 1.3 g |
| Carbs | 12 g | 6 g |
| Fat | 0.1 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
🎃 Butternut Squash
1 cup cubed (140 g)
63 cal
1.4 g protein · 16.8 g carbs · 0.1 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, butternut squash or cabbage?
Per 100 g, butternut squash has 45 calories and cabbage has 25. Cabbage is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, butternut squash or cabbage?
Butternut Squash has 1 g of protein per 100 g; cabbage has 1.3 g. Cabbage wins on protein.
Is butternut squash 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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