Calories in Cabbage, common (danish, domestic, and pointed types), freshly harvest, raw
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Cabbage, common (danish, domestic, and pointed types), freshly harvest, raw contains 24 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 head (908 g) provides about 218 kcal.
Roughly 77% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from protein and 6% 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 57% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 14% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
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 USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 24 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 0.18 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.023 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 18 mg | 0.8% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 5.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber I | 2.3 g | 8% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 1.2 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A ? | 6 µg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin C ? | 51 mg | 57% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.14 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.095 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 57 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium ? | 47 mg | 4% |
| Iron ? | 0.56 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium ? | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus ? | 23 mg | 2% |
| Potassium ? | 246 mg | 5% |
| Zinc ? | 0.18 mg | 2% |
| Copper ? | 0.023 mg | 3% |
| Manganese ? | 0.16 mg | 7% |
| Selenium M | 0.9 µg | 2% |
% 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 77%
- Fat 6%
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
- Protein1.2 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.3 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Fat0.18 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.023 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium18 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water92.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.013 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.087 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.012 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.042 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.061 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.063 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.057 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.012 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.01 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.039 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.021 g |
| Valine ? | 0.052 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.069 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.025 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.042 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.12 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 0.27 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.027 g |
| Proline ? | 0.24 g |
| Serine ? | 0.071 g |
Individual fatty acids (11)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.035 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.019 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.013 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.046 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Sterols (1)
| Phytosterols ? | 11 mg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 92.5 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 0.72 g |
| Energy ? | 100 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 126 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 57 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), 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.
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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romaine lettuce, raw Raw | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Spinach, raw Raw | 23 | 2.9 g | 3.6 g | 0.39 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
| Celery, raw Raw | 14 | 0.69 g | 3 g | 0.17 g |
| Asparagus, raw Raw | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.12 g |
| Broccoli, raw Raw | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.37 g |
| Green bell pepper, raw Raw | 20 | 0.86 g | 4.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Arugula, baby, raw Raw | 26 | 1.7 g | 5.4 g | 0.33 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 24 kcal. 1 head (908 g): about 218 kcal. 0.5 cup, shredded (35 g): about 8 kcal.
How much protein is in raw cabbage?
Raw cabbage contains 1.2 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11 g in 1 head (908 g). About 17% 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 raw cabbage?
Raw cabbage has 5.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.3 g of fiber.
How much fat is in raw cabbage?
Raw cabbage contains 0.18 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.023 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 (57% DV) and Folate (B9) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw cabbage?
100 g contains 18 mg of sodium, 0.8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cabbage have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, cabbage, common (danish, domestic, and pointed types), freshly harvest, raw has 24 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: 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 169335. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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