Calories in Cabbage, red, raw
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Cabbage, red, raw contains 31 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 head, medium, about 5" dia (839 g) provides about 260 kcal.
Roughly 80% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 16% from protein and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly (35 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 63% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C, 32% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 12% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
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, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 31 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.16 g | 0.2% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.021 g | 0.1% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 27 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.4 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber M | 2.1 g | 8% |
| Total sugars C | 3.8 g | |
| Protein M | 1.4 g | 3% |
| Vitamin A ? | 56 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C ? | 57 mg | 63% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0.11 mg | 0.7% |
| Vitamin K M | 38.2 µg | 32% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.064 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.069 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0.42 mg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.15 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.21 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) C | 18 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 17.1 mg | 3% |
| Calcium M | 45 mg | 3% |
| Iron M | 0.8 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium M | 16 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus M | 30 mg | 2% |
| Potassium M | 243 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.22 mg | 2% |
| Copper M | 0.017 mg | 2% |
| Manganese M | 0.24 mg | 11% |
| Selenium M | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% 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 16%
- Carbohydrates 80%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein1.4 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.1 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars3.8 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.16 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.021 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium27 mgbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water90.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.012 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.08 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose C | 0.6 g |
| Glucose C | 1.7 g |
| Fructose C | 1.5 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose Z | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.012 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.039 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.034 g |
| Leucine M | 0.046 g |
| Lysine M | 0.049 g |
| Methionine M | 0.014 g |
| Cystine M | 0.012 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.036 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.022 g |
| Valine M | 0.048 g |
| Arginine M | 0.083 g |
| Histidine M | 0.024 g |
| Alanine M | 0.048 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 0.14 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 0.33 g |
| Glycine M | 0.034 g |
| Proline M | 0.054 g |
| Serine M | 0.059 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.034 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 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 ? | 0.012 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.045 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 670 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 20 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 329 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
Other components (13)
| Water C | 90.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.64 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 130 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 1,116 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 18 µg |
| Betaine M | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA Foundation | USDA FNDDS |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 29.9 kcal | 34 kcal |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.8 g | 6.8 g |
| Fat | 0.21 g | 0.21 g |
| Fiber | n/a | 2.1 g |
| Sugars | n/a | 3.8 g |
| Sodium | 11.7 mg | 12 mg |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red bell pepper, raw Raw | 26 | 0.99 g | 6 g | 0.3 g |
| Green beans, raw Raw | 31 | 1.8 g | 7 g | 0.22 g |
| Onion, raw Raw | 40 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Eggplant, raw Raw | 25 | 0.98 g | 5.9 g | 0.18 g |
| Carrots, raw Raw | 41 | 0.93 g | 9.6 g | 0.24 g |
| Green bell pepper, raw Raw | 20 | 0.86 g | 4.6 g | 0.17 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
| Broccoli, raw Raw | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.37 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 31 kcal. 1 head, medium, about 5" dia (839 g): about 260 kcal. 1 leaf (23 g): about 7 kcal. 1 cup, shredded (70 g): about 22 kcal.
How much protein is in raw cabbage?
Raw cabbage contains 1.4 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 12 g in 1 head, medium, about 5" dia (839 g). About 16% 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 7.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.1 g of fiber and 3.8 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw cabbage?
Raw cabbage contains 0.16 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.021 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 (63% DV), Vitamin K (32% DV), Vitamin B6 (12% DV) and manganese (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw cabbage?
100 g contains 27 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cabbage have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, cabbage, red, raw has 31 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 169977. 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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