Red Cabbage vs Tomato – Which is Healthier?

Our Verdict

When comparing red cabbage to tomatoes, we picked the red cabbage.

Why?

Both have their merits! But even so, it wasn’t close:

In terms of macros, red cabbage has nearly 2x the fiber for only slightly more carbs, as well as 2x the protein, although that latter is admittedly not much. In any case, a first-round victory for red cabbage, mostly on account of the fiber.

In the category of vitamins, red cabbage has more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B5, B6, B7, B9, C, and K, while tomatoes boast only more of vitamins B3 and E, yielding to red cabbage a 9:2 win in this round.

Looking at minerals next, red cabbage has a lot more calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, and zinc, while tomatoes can offer only more copper; thus, a 7:1 win for red cabbage here.

In other considerations, red cabbage has more polyphenols, while tomatoes are famously a good source of lycopene, so we’ll call this round a tie.

Adding up the sections makes for an overall win for red cabbage, but by all means enjoy either or both, as diversity is good!

Want to learn more?

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• 21 Most Beneficial Polyphenols & What Foods Have Them
• Lycopene’s Benefits For The Gut, Heart, Brain, & More

Enjoy!