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Cabbage

Calories & nutrition facts

raw

calorieskcal per 100 g

Protein1.3 g

Carbs3.3 g

Fat0.1 g

Percent calories

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Nutrition facts

Per 100 g% DV

Calories 25 kcal —
Protein 1.3 g 3%
Carbohydrate 3.3 g 1%
Fat 0.1 g 0%
Saturated fat 0 g 0%
Fibre 2.5 g 9%
Sugars 3.2 g —
Sodium 18 mg 1%
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%

Vitamins & minerals

Per 100 g% DV

Vitamins

Vitamin A 5 µg 1%
Vitamin C 36.6 mg 41%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.15 mg 1%
Vitamin K 76 µg 63%
Thiamin (B1) 0.06 mg 5%
Riboflavin (B2) 0.04 mg 3%
Niacin (B3) 0.23 mg 1%
Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.21 mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.12 mg 7%
Folate (B9) 43 µg 11%
Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Choline 10.7 mg 2%

Minerals

Calcium 40 mg 3%
Iron 0.47 mg 3%
Magnesium 12 mg 3%
Phosphorus 26 mg 2%
Potassium 170 mg 4%
Zinc 0.18 mg 2%
Copper 0.02 mg 2%
Manganese 0.16 mg 7%
Selenium 0.3 µg 1%

Calories by portion

Portion	Weight	Calories	Protein	Carbs	Fat
100 g	100 g	25	1.3 g	3.3 g	0.1 g
1 × cup, chopped	89 g	22	1.1 g	2.9 g	0.1 g
1 × cup, shredded	70 g	18	0.9 g	2.3 g	0.1 g
1 × head, large (about 7" dia)	1248 g	312	16 g	41 g	1.2 g
1 × leaf, large	33 g	8	0.4 g	1.1 g	0 g
1 × head, medium (about 5-3/4" dia)	908 g	227	12 g	30 g	0.9 g
1 × leaf, medium	23 g	6	0.3 g	0.8 g	0 g
1 × head, small (about 4-1/2" dia)	714 g	179	9.1 g	24 g	0.7 g
1 × leaf	15 g	4	0.2 g	0.5 g	0 g
2 × cup, chopped	178 g	45	2.3 g	5.9 g	0.2 g
½ × cup, chopped	44.5 g	11	0.6 g	1.5 g	0 g
3 × cup, chopped	267 g	67	3.4 g	8.8 g	0.3 g

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Questions about Cabbage

How do you cook cabbage so it stays sweet rather than soggy?

Cut it into wedges or thick strips and roast at 220°C for about 25–30 minutes, turning once, until the edges brown and the centre is tender. For boiled cabbage, simmer shredded leaves for 4–6 minutes and drain promptly.

Can you eat cabbage raw, and how do you make it tender for coleslaw?

Yes. Shred it finely, toss with a little salt and leave for 10 minutes, then squeeze or massage it briefly; this softens the leaves while keeping them crisp. Dress just before serving so the coleslaw does not turn watery.

How should you store a whole cabbage and cut cabbage?

Keep a whole cabbage unwashed in the fridge, ideally in the crisper drawer; it can stay crisp for several weeks. Wrap a cut face tightly or put the pieces in a sealed container and refrigerate, then use within a few days.

What dishes can you make with cabbage?

Use it in coleslaw, bubble and squeak, stuffed cabbage rolls, or a slow-cooked soup. Shredded cabbage also works in stir-fries: add it near the end so it softens without losing all its bite.

Can you use cabbage instead of lettuce in a salad or sandwich?

Yes—finely shred cabbage for sandwiches, tacos and salads where you want a crunch that lasts. Its leaves are firmer and more peppery than lettuce, so slice them thinly and give them a short rest with the dressing.

Is cabbage more nutritious than kale?

Kale has more vitamin C and fibre: 93.4 mg of vitamin C and 4.1 g of fibre per 100 g, compared with 36.6 mg and 2.5 g in cabbage. Cabbage is milder and cooks more quickly.

Does cooking cabbage destroy its vitamin C?

Some vitamin C is lost with prolonged cooking, especially when cabbage is boiled in plenty of water. Steaming, stir-frying or roasting it briefly helps retain more; cabbage provides 36.6 mg of vitamin C per 100 g raw.

Why can cabbage smell strong when cooked?

Cabbage contains sulphur compounds that become more noticeable with prolonged cooking. Cook it quickly in a wide pan, or roast it until browned, rather than simmering it for a long time.

Source: USDA FoodData Central 169975 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded