Calories in Cabbage, kimchi
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Cabbage, kimchi contains 15 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (150 g) provides about 23 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 24% from fat and 24% from protein (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 36% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 16% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2) and 14% of the Daily Value for iron.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 15 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.5 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.067 g | 0.3% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 498 mg | 22% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 2.4 g | 0.9% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.6 g | 6% |
| Total sugars I | 1.1 g | |
| Protein C | 1.1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 5 µg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E I | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K I | 43.6 µg | 36% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.01 mg | 0.8% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.21 mg | 16% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.1 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 I | 0.21 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) C | 52 µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 I | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline I | 15.5 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 2.5 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium I | 14 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 24 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 151 mg | 3% |
| Zinc I | 0.22 mg | 2% |
| Copper I | 0.024 mg | 3% |
| Selenium I | 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 24%
- Carbohydrates 52%
- Fat 24%
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
- Protein1.1 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber1.6 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.1 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.5 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.067 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium498 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal7.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water94.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.037 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.24 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) I | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) I | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) I | 0.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 I | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 I | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 I | 0.003 g |
| SFA 16:0 I | 0.057 g |
| SFA 18:0 I | 0.003 g |
| MUFA 18:1 I | 0.037 g |
| PUFA 18:3 I | 0.14 g |
| PUFA 20:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 I | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 I | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) I | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene C | 55 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene I | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin I | 49 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha I | 1 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta I | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water C | 94.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Z | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 1.7 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 65 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 93 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food I | 52 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kimchi | 15 | 1.1 g | 2.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Pickles, cucumber, sour, low sodium | 11 | 0.33 g | 2.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Pickles, cucumber, sour | 11 | 0.33 g | 2.3 g | 0.2 g |
| Radish | 16 | 0.68 g | 3.4 g | 0.1 g |
| Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill | 12 | 0.5 g | 2.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Pickles, cucumber, dill, reduced sodium | 12 | 0.5 g | 2.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Lettuce, salad with assorted vegetables excluding tomatoes and carrots, no dressing | 23 | 1.2 g | 4.1 g | 0.19 g |
| Pickles, dill | 14 | 0.48 g | 2 g | 0.43 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cabbage?
100 g of cabbage has 15 kcal. 1 cup (150 g): about 23 kcal.
How much protein is in cabbage?
Cabbage contains 1.1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.7 g in 1 cup (150 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in cabbage?
Cabbage has 2.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.6 g of fiber and 1.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cabbage?
Cabbage contains 0.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.067 g is saturated (0.3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cabbage contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (36% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (16% DV), iron (14% DV), Folate (B9) (13% DV) and Vitamin B6 (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cabbage?
100 g contains 498 mg of sodium, 22% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cabbage have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, cabbage, kimchi has 15 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 170392. 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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