Cabbage vs Onion – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing cabbage to onion, we picked the cabbage.
Why?
In terms of macros, cabbage has more fiber while onion has more carbs, making cabbage the winner in this category as most people need more fiber, and especially a better fiber-to-carbs ratio.
In the category of vitamins, cabbage has more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, C, E, and K, while onions are not higher in any vitamins, giving cabbage a complete win in this round.
Looking at minerals, cabbage has more calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, and zinc, while onions have more copper, phosphorus, and selenium, meaning cabbage enjoys a 6:3 win here.
In other considerations, polyphenols will vary a lot for these, but both are strong contenders in this regard and we say it averages out to a tie in this round.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for cabbage, but by all means enjoy either or both, as diversity is good!
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