Calories in Cabbage, Chinese, raw
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Cabbage, Chinese, raw contains 13 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (90 g) provides about 12 kcal.
Roughly 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 36% from protein and 11% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in cabbage on FoodFactly, where the median is 44 kcal per 100 g across 10 foods.
100 g provides 50% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 38% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 25% of the Daily Value for Vitamin A.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 13 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.2 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.027 g | 0.1% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 65 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.2 g | 0.8% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 1.2 g | |
| Protein C | 1.5 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A C | 223 µg | 25% |
| Vitamin C C | 45 mg | 50% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.09 mg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin K C | 45.5 µg | 38% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.07 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 66 µg | 17% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 6.4 mg | 1% |
| Calcium C | 105 mg | 8% |
| Iron C | 0.8 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 37 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 252 mg | 5% |
| Zinc C | 0.19 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.021 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 0.5 µg | 0.9% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 36%
- Carbohydrates 53%
- Fat 11%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1.5 gabove the median for cabbage (median 1.1 g)
- Fiber1 gin the lowest quarter of cabbage (median 2.5 g)
- Sugars1.2 gin the lowest quarter of cabbage (median 3.2 g)
- Fat0.2 gin the lowest quarter of cabbage (median 2.6 g)
- Saturated fat0.027 gin the lowest quarter of cabbage (median 0.57 g)
- Sodium65 mgin the lowest quarter of cabbage (median 140 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water95.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.015 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.096 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.042 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.024 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.055 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 2,680 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 40 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 1 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 95.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 66 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cabbage
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabbage, common, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 23 | 1.3 g | 5.5 g | 0.06 g |
| Cabbage, red, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 29 | 1.5 g | 6.9 g | 0.09 g |
| Cabbage, savoy, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 24 | 1.8 g | 5.4 g | 0.09 g |
| Cabbage, chinese (pak-choi), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 12 | 1.6 g | 1.8 g | 0.16 g |
| Cabbage, napa, cooked Cooked | 12 | 1.1 g | 2.2 g | 0.17 g |
| Cabbage, common (danish, domestic, and pointed types), freshly harvest, raw Raw | 24 | 1.2 g | 5.4 g | 0.18 g |
| Cabbage, common (danish, domestic, and pointed types), stored, raw Raw | 24 | 1.2 g | 5.4 g | 0.18 g |
| Cabbage, chinese (pe-tsai), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 14 | 1.5 g | 2.4 g | 0.17 g |
| Cabbage, japanese style, fresh, pickled Raw | 30 | 1.6 g | 5.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Cabbage, mustard, salted | 28 | 1.1 g | 5.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Cabbage, raw Raw | 25 | 1.3 g | 5.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 23 | 1.3 g | 5.5 g | 0.06 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceberg lettuce, raw Raw | 14 | 0.9 g | 3 g | 0.14 g |
| Celery, raw Raw | 14 | 0.69 g | 3 g | 0.17 g |
| Zucchini, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.1 g | 0.32 g |
| Cucumber, with peel, raw Raw | 15 | 0.65 g | 3.6 g | 0.11 g |
| Tomato, red, ripe, raw Raw | 18 | 0.88 g | 3.9 g | 0.2 g |
| White mushrooms, raw Raw | 22 | 3.1 g | 3.3 g | 0.34 g |
| Romaine lettuce, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Green bell pepper, raw Raw | 20 | 0.86 g | 4.6 g | 0.17 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw cabbage?
100 g of raw cabbage has 13 kcal. 1 cup (90 g): about 12 kcal. 1 leaf (15 g): about 2 kcal. 1 head (840 g): about 109 kcal.
How much protein is in raw cabbage?
Raw cabbage contains 1.5 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.4 g in 1 cup (90 g). About 36% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other cabbage, that is above the median (median 1.1 g).
How many carbs are in raw cabbage?
Raw cabbage has 2.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1 g of fiber and 1.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw cabbage?
Raw cabbage contains 0.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.027 g is saturated (0.1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw cabbage contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (50% DV), Vitamin K (38% DV), Vitamin A (25% DV), Folate (B9) (17% DV) and Vitamin B6 (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw cabbage?
100 g contains 65 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cabbage have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, cabbage, Chinese, raw has 13 kcal, while cabbage, common, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 23 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709774. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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