Red Cabbage
A purple brassica whose colour comes from anthocyanin antioxidants.
Nutrition per 100 g
Standardised to 100 g of red cabbage, raw for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g raw — 31 kcal per 100 g serving.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (100 g) | Per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | 31 kcal | 31 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 1.4 g | 4.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.4 g | 7.4 g | 23.9 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 0.6 g |
| Fibre | 2.1 g | 2.1 g | 6.8 g |
Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Micronutrients
Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of red cabbage, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving (100 g) | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin A | 56 µg | 56 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 57 mg | 57 mg | 63% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.11 mg | 0.11 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin K | 38.2 µg | 38.2 µg | 32% |
| Thiamin | 0.064 mg | 0.064 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin | 0.069 mg | 0.069 mg | 5% |
| Niacin | 0.42 mg | 0.42 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.21 mg | 0.21 mg | 12% |
| Folate | 18 µg | 18 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0 µg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.15 mg | 0.15 mg | 3% |
| Choline | 17.1 mg | 17.1 mg | 3% |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium | 45 mg | 45 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 0.8 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg | 30 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 243 mg | 243 mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 27 mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.22 mg | 0.22 mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 0.6 µg | 0.6 µg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.017 mg | 0.017 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0.24 mg | 0.24 mg | 10% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central — Cabbage, red, raw
% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.
Why eat red cabbage?
- Higher in vitamin C and antioxidants than white cabbage.
- Keeps for weeks in the fridge.
How to include it
- Shred raw with apple and vinegar.
- Braise slowly with spices as a winter side.
Things to consider
- Colour bleeds into other ingredients.
- Long boiling destroys much of the vitamin C.
Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.
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