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Nutrition Facts for Cabbage
| Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin K. 1 cup (150 grams) of shredded, boiled cabbage contains 91% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin K. | Cabbage is a nutritional powerhouse that is an excellent source of manganese, vitamin B6, and folate; and a good source of thiamin, riboflavin, calcium, potassium, vitamin A, tryptophan, protein and magnesium. |
| Cabbage has virtually no fat. One cup of shredded raw cabbage contains 50 calories and 5 grams of dietary fiber. | One cup of shredded raw cabbage contains 190% of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C. |
| Cabbage and its relatives (broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts) are rich sources of phytochemicals, naturally-occurring plant chemicals that may protect people against some forms of cancer. | Cultures in which cabbage is a staple food, such as in Poland and some parts of China, show a low incidence of breast cancer. Research suggests this is due to the protective effect of sulfur-containing compounds in cabbage. |
Sources:
Nutrient Facts, www.nutrientfacts.com
Cabbage Nutrition Facts, health.learninginfo.org/nutrition-facts/cabbage.htm
Nutrition and Cancer: A Review of the Evidence, www.nutritionj.com/content/3/1/19