Cabbage Nutrition facts
Cabbage
Have you ever wonder what would be the secret of Chinese people's eternal youthfulness? Yes...It is cabbage!
Rich in phytonutrient antioxidants, this cool season leafy vegetable belongs to the 'Brassica' family, a broad family of common plants that also include brussels sprouts, cauliflower, bok choy, kale, and broccoli. It is one of the widely cultivated crops around the world.
Scientific name: Brassica oleracea (capitata group).
Cabbage structurally consists of clusters of thick leaves, superimposed over one other in compact layers allowing it to attain a globular-shaped vegetable. Several varieties of cabbage are cultivated worldwide, including green, purple, red, and savoy (Brassica oleracea var. sabauda L, features loose-wrinkled leaves) cultivar types.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 25 kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.8 g | 4% |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 2% |
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0.5% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.50 mg | 6% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folates | 53 µg | 13% |
| Niacin | 0.234 mg | 1.5% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.212 mg | 4% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.124 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin | 0.040 mg | 3% |
| Thiamin | 0.061 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 98 IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 36.6 mg | 61% |
| Vitamin K | 76 µg | 63% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 170 mg | 3.5% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 40 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.47 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.160 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 26 mg | 3.5% |
| Zinc | 0.18 mg | 1.5% |
| Phyto-nutrients | ||
| Carotene-α | 33 µg | -- |
| Carotene-ß | 42 µg | -- |
| Lutein-zeaxanthin | 30 µg | -- |