Nutrition referenceRed cabbage is a purple-leaved cabbage with a slightly peppery flavor, used raw or cooked. Per 100 g it provides about 34 calories with 6.8 g carbs.
Nutrition facts
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About this food
Red cabbage is a variety of cabbage with tightly packed, purple-red leaves. It has a slightly peppery flavor and is eaten raw in slaws or cooked by braising or roasting.
Nutritionally, red cabbage is low in calories. Per 100 g it provides about 34 kcal, 6.8 g of carbohydrates, 1.2 g of protein, and 0.2 g of fat.
Red cabbage adds color and crunch to salads and side dishes. For accurate tracking, weigh the cabbage and use the serving sizes below.
Plan your portion
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical cup of shredded red cabbage (about 89 g) provides roughly 30 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 34.1 kcal | 6.8 g | 1.2 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 cup shredded | 89 g | 30.3 kcal | 6 g | 1.1 g | 0.2 g |
| 1/2 cup shredded | 45 g | 15.3 kcal | 3.1 g | 0.6 g | 0.1 g |
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Questions and answers
Red cabbage provides about 34 calories per 100 g. A typical cup of shredded red cabbage (about 89 g) provides roughly 30 calories.
Yes. Red cabbage provides only about 34 calories and 0.2 g of fat per 100 g.
Red cabbage provides about 6.8 g of carbohydrates per 100 g and is a low-calorie vegetable.
