Cabbage is a leafy vegetable that grows in dense, round heads. It is eaten raw in slaws and salads or cooked by boiling, steaming, or stir-frying.
Nutritionally, cabbage is low in calories. Per 100 g it provides about 31 kcal, 6.4 g of carbohydrates, 1.0 g of protein, and 0.2 g of fat.
Cabbage is a versatile, inexpensive vegetable. For accurate tracking, weigh the cabbage and use the serving sizes below.
Plan your portion
How much is in your serving of Cabbage?
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical cup of shredded cabbage (about 89 g) provides roughly 28 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Calculated from the per-100-g reference. Values are rounded.
Serving
Weight
Calories
Carbs
Protein
Fat
100 g
100 g
31.4 kcal
6.4 g
1 g
0.2 g
1 cup shredded
89 g
27.9 kcal
5.7 g
0.9 g
0.2 g
1/2 cup shredded
45 g
14.1 kcal
2.9 g
0.4 g
0.1 g
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Energy (kcal)
31.4 kcal
Energy (kJ)
131.5 kJ
Protein
0.961 g
Carbohydrates
6.38 g
Fat
0.228 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Sodium
16.1 mg
Calcium
41.8 mg
Potassium
207 mg
Magnesium
13.9 mg
Iron
0.066 mg
Zinc
0.211 mg
Vitamin B6
0.138 mg
Vitamin C
40.3 mg
Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone)
59.4 µg
Questions and answers
Cabbage nutrition FAQ
How many calories are in cabbage?
Cabbage provides about 31 calories per 100 g. A typical cup of shredded cabbage (about 89 g) provides roughly 28 calories.
Is cabbage low in calories?
Yes. Cabbage provides only about 31 calories and 0.2 g of fat per 100 g.
Is cabbage nutritious?
Cabbage provides about 6.4 g of carbohydrates per 100 g and is a low-calorie vegetable.