Cabbage

About This Food

Cabbage isn't mundane...it's magnificient!

As a member of the Cruciferous family of vegetables, cabbage is enjoyed often by the long-living Hunza people.

Cabbage is rich in enzymes, vitamin C, and a host of cancer-fighting nutrients like glucosinolates. If you choose red cabbage, you'll also get a healthy dose of anthocyanins.

If you don't like a cabbage variety, try another. Red cabbage, green cabbage, Napa cabbage, Savoy cabbage, and Bok choy all have unique flavors and can be prepared in many taste-tempting ways.

Estimated Glycemic Load= 1-2
Antioxidant Score* (
ORAC)=3,145 and 2,252

*Red cabbage cooked ( 3,145) and raw ( 2,252)

Look for solid, heavy heads of cabbage, with three or four loose "wrapper" leaves that are clean and flexible but not limp. Cabbage should be free of discolored veins or insect damage and stem should be closely trimmed and fleshy. Choose whole heads-halved or quartered heads of cabbage-when the leaves are cut or torn, the vegetable begins to lose vitamin C.

Special diets
  • Autoimmune Paleo Diet
  • Elimination Diet
  • Gluten-Free Diet
  • Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet
  • Grain-Free Diet
  • High Protein Diet
  • Low Histamine Diet
  • Low Oxalate Diet
  • Paleo Diet (Light)
  • Paleo Diet (Strict)
  • Pescetarian Diet
  • Primal Diet
  • Vegetarian Diet
  • Whole Food
Benefits
Excellent Source of
  • VitaminC
  • VitaminK
Good Source of
Preferences
  • No Fish
  • No Red Meat
  • No Pork
  • No Eggs
  • No Shellfish
  • No Gluten
  • No Nuts
  • No Seeds
  • No Soy
  • No Dairy
  • No Poultry
  • No Corn
  • No Yeast
  • No Peanuts
  • No Molds
  • No Citrus
  • No Pseudograins
  • No Coconut
  • No Nightshade
  • No Legumes
  • No Grains
  • Low Carbohydrate
  • Low Cholesterol
  • Low Fat
  • Low Sodium
  • Low Sugars
  • Low Saturated Fat
Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 cup(s)

Calories: 22

Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 0 : 1

Macronutrients
Amount
Total Fat
0.09 g
Saturated Fat
0.03 g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.02 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.02 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
0 g
ALA
0 mg
EPA, DHA
0 mg, 0 mg
EPA
0 mg,
DHA
0 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
0 mg
Total Carbohydrate
5.16 g
Net Carbohydrate
2.93 g
Sugars
2.85 g
Fiber
2.23 g
Protein
1.14 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Macronutrients
Amount
% Daily Value*
Vitamin A
87.22 IU
2%
Vitamin C
32.57 mg
54%
Vitamin D
0 IU
0%
Vitamin E
0.13 IU
0%
Vitamin B6
0.11 mg
6%
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
0%
Vitamin K
67.64 mg
85%
Folate
38.27 mcg
10%
Niacin
0.21 mg
1%
Riboflavin
0.04 mg
2%
Thiamin
0.05 mg
3%
Choline
9.52 mg
2%
Minerals
Calcium
35.6 mg
4%
Copper
0.02 mg
1%
Iron
0.42 mg
2%
Magnesium
10.68 mg
3%
Manganese
0.14 mg
7%
Phosphorous
23.14 mg
2%
Potassium
151.3 mg
4%
Selenium
0.27 mcg
0%
Sodium
16.02 mg
1%
Zinc
0.16 mg
1%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene
29.37 mcg
Beta-carotene
37.38 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin
26.7 mcg
Lycopene
0 mcg
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