Calories in cabbage
Green, raw. 25 kcal (105 kJ) per 100 g. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Green cabbage is a low-energy leafy vegetable, about 92% water, with 25 kcal (105 kJ) per 100 g. Most of that comes from carbohydrate, including 2.5 g of fibre. Its real strengths are vitamin K, at 76 µg per 100 g (about 63% of the Daily Value), and vitamin C, at 36.6 mg. It also provides some folate.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 70 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 18 kcal | – |
| Energy | 73 kJ | – |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 2% |
| Total fat | 0.1 g | <1% |
| Saturated | 0.02 g | <1% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.01 g | – |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.01 g | – |
| Trans | 0 g | – |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 1% |
| Sugars | 2.24 g | – |
| Starch | 0 g | – |
| Fibre | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Water | 64.5 g | – |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | 3.5 µg | <1% |
| Vitamin C | 25.6 mg | 28% |
| Vitamin E | 0.105 mg | <1% |
| Vitamin K | 53.2 µg | 44% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.043 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.028 mg | 2% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.164 mg | 1% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.148 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.087 mg | 5% |
| Folate | 30.1 µg | 8% |
| Choline | 7.5 mg | 1% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.329 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 8.4 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 18.2 mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 119 mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 12.6 mg | <1% |
| Zinc | 0.126 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.013 mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.112 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 0.21 µg | <1% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | Grams | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup, shredded | 70 | 18 | 73 | 0.9 | 4.1 | 0.1 |
| 1 cup, chopped | 89 | 22 | 93 | 1.1 | 5.2 | 0.1 |
| 1 leaf | 23 | 6 | 24 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0 |
Things worth knowing
- A cup of shredded cabbage (70 g) has about 18 kcal (73 kJ); a cup of chopped (89 g) about 22 kcal (93 kJ). One leaf is roughly 6 kcal.
- A cup of chopped raw cabbage supplies about 68 µg of vitamin K and 33 mg of vitamin C, roughly 56% and 36% of the Daily Values.
- Red cabbage has a little more energy (31 kcal per 100 g) and more vitamin C (57 mg) than green, and much more vitamin A.
- Coleslaw is where cabbage calories climb. The cabbage itself is negligible; a mayonnaise-based dressing can add many times more energy than the vegetable.
Converting these figures
One 1 cup, shredded of cabbage is 18 kcal, which is 73 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 956 g of cabbage to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy 11109. Values are averages; individual samples vary with variety, growing conditions, and preparation.