Calories in Cabbage, common, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

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Cabbage, common, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt contains 23 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 head (1,262 g) provides about 290 kcal.

Roughly 80% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 18% from protein and 2% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).

That is less energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.

100 g provides 91% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 42% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.

These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.

The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.

23kcal per 100 g
1.3 gprotein
5.5 gcarbohydrates
0.06 gfat
290kcal in 1 head (1,262 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 23 kcal
Total fat M 0.06 g 0.1%
Saturated fat C 0 g 0%
Trans fat Z 0 g
Cholesterol Z 0 mg 0%
Sodium ? 255 mg 11%
Total carbohydrates C 5.5 g 2%
Dietary fiber C 1.9 g 7%
Total sugars C 2.8 g
Protein M 1.3 g 3%
Vitamin A ? 4 µg0.4%
Vitamin C M 37.5 mg42%
Vitamin D Z 0 µg0%
Vitamin E I 0.14 mg0.9%
Vitamin K M 109 µg91%
Thiamin (B1) M 0.061 mg5%
Riboflavin (B2) M 0.038 mg3%
Niacin (B3) M 0.25 mg2%
Pantothenic acid (B5) M 0.17 mg3%
Vitamin B6 M 0.11 mg7%
Folate (B9) C 30 µg8%
Vitamin B12 Z 0 µg0%
Choline ? 20.3 mg4%
Calcium M 48 mg4%
Iron ? 0.17 mg0.9%
Magnesium M 15 mg4%
Phosphorus M 33 mg3%
Potassium M 196 mg4%
Zinc M 0.2 mg2%
Copper M 0.017 mg2%
Manganese M 0.21 mg9%
Selenium M 0.6 µg1%
Fluoride M 1 µg

% 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: 18%Carbohydrates: 80%Fat: 2%23kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 18%
  • Carbohydrates 80%
  • Fat 2%

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

Vitamin K91%Vitamin C42%Manganese9%Folate (B9)8%Vitamin B67%Thiamin (B1)5%Potassium4%Calcium4%Choline4%Magnesium4%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein1.3 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
  • Fiber1.9 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
  • Sugars2.8 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
  • Fat0.06 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
  • Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
  • Sodium255 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal5.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water92.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat C0.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat C0.023 g
Sugars and starch (7)
Starch M0 g
Sucrose M0 g
Glucose M1.6 g
Fructose M1.2 g
Lactose M0 g
Maltose M0 g
Galactose I0 g
Amino acids (18)
Tryptophan M0.011 g
Threonine M0.035 g
Isoleucine M0.03 g
Leucine M0.041 g
Lysine M0.043 g
Methionine M0.012 g
Cystine M0.011 g
Phenylalanine M0.032 g
Tyrosine M0.019 g
Valine M0.042 g
Arginine M0.074 g
Histidine M0.022 g
Alanine M0.042 g
Aspartic acid M0.12 g
Glutamic acid M0.29 g
Glycine M0.03 g
Proline M0.048 g
Serine M0.052 g
Individual fatty acids (28)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M0 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M0 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M0.009 g
SFA 4:0 ?0 g
SFA 8:0 ?0 g
SFA 10:0 M0 g
SFA 12:0 M0 g
SFA 14:0 M0 g
SFA 16:0 M0 g
SFA 18:0 M0 g
SFA 20:0 M0 g
MUFA 18:1 M0.009 g
PUFA 18:3 M0.014 g
PUFA 20:4 M0 g
SFA 22:0 M0 g
MUFA 14:1 M0 g
MUFA 16:1 M0.009 g
PUFA 18:4 M0 g
MUFA 20:1 M0 g
MUFA 22:1 M0 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M0 g
SFA 15:0 M0 g
SFA 17:0 M0 g
SFA 24:0 M0 g
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M0 g
MUFA 17:1 M0 g
PUFA 20:3 M0 g
MUFA 15:1 M0 g
Carotenoids (7)
Beta-carotene M48 µg
Lycopene M0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin C27 µg
Retinol Z0 µg
Carotene, alpha M0 µg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z0 IU
Cryptoxanthin, beta M0 µg
Sterols (1)
Phytosterols I10 mg
Other components (10)
Water C92.6 g
Ash M0.59 g
Energy C97 kJ
Vitamin A, IU ?80 IU
Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M0 µg
Folic acid Z0 µg
Folate, food M30 µg
Betaine M0.3 mg
Vitamin E, added Z0 mg
Vitamin B-12, added Z0 µg

Other forms of Cabbage

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
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
Cabbage, red, raw Raw 31 1.4 g 7.4 g 0.16 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Foods with a similar nutritional profile

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Turnips, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked 22 0.71 g 5.1 g 0.08 g
Turnips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked 22 0.71 g 5.1 g 0.08 g
Onions, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked 26 0.77 g 6 g 0.1 g
Okra, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked 29 1.6 g 6.4 g 0.24 g
Okra, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked 29 1.6 g 6.4 g 0.24 g
Okra, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked 29 1.6 g 6.4 g 0.24 g
Carrots, canned, reduced sodium, cooked, no added fat Cooked 23 0.59 g 5.4 g 0.14 g
Onions, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked 28 0.77 g 6.6 g 0.1 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in cooked cabbage?

100 g of cooked cabbage has 23 kcal. 1 head (1,262 g): about 290 kcal. 0.5 cup, shredded (75 g): about 17 kcal.

How much protein is in cooked cabbage?

Cooked cabbage contains 1.3 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 16 g in 1 head (1,262 g). About 18% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is below the median (median 2 g).

How many carbs are in cooked cabbage?

Cooked cabbage has 5.5 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.9 g of fiber and 2.8 g of sugars.

How much fat is in cooked cabbage?

Cooked cabbage contains 0.06 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does cooked cabbage contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (91% DV) and Vitamin C (42% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in cooked cabbage?

100 g contains 255 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does cabbage have the same nutrition cooked and raw?

No. Per 100 g, cabbage, common, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt has 23 kcal, while cabbage, common (danish, domestic, and pointed types), freshly harvest, raw has 24 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 168514. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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