⏱ 30 min total

Cabbage and Bacon

Name: Cabbage and Bacon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ head, medium Red cabbage; 1 ½ tbsp chopped Onion; ½ tbsp Olive oil; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ½ tbsp Pine nuts; 2 tbsp Marinara sauce; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper; 2 strip Bacon

Per 1 serving · 294 g · 9 ingredients

Calories

277

14%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
7.3g
10% of calories
Carbs
21g
28% of calories
Fat
20g
62% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Cabbage and Bacon (294 g) has 277 calories, with 7.3 g of protein, 21 g of carbohydrates and 20 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (62% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (135% DV), Vitamin K (76% DV) and thiamine (20% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 22% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

94cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.6g

Net carbs

15g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

5.4g

11 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C135%
Vitamin K76%
Thiamine20%
Niacin21%
Vitamin B647%
Iron29%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber19%
Vitamin A15%
Vitamin E16%
Riboflavin (B2)16%
Folate (B9)12%
Pantothenic acid11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat22%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 20 min

1
Roughly chop the cabbage, onion, and bacon.
2
Heat half of the olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the onion and cook until the onion is caramelized and the bacon is crispy, about 5 more minutes. Add the garlic and pine nuts.
3
Heat the remaining olive oil in a second pan over medium-high heat. Add the cabbage and cook until soft. Meanwhile, add the garlic and pine nuts to the bacon-onion mixture.
4
Once the cabbage is cooked to your desired texture, add it to the pan with the bacon and onions. Mix in the pasta sauce and heat through.
5
Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (294 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	131 μg	15%
Vitamin C	122 mg	135%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	2 mg	16%
Vitamin K	91 μg	76%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	20%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	16%
Niacin	3 mg	21%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	47%
Folate (B9)	46 μg	12%
Vitamin B12	0.1 μg	5%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	11%
Choline	55 mg	10%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	111 mg	11%
Iron	2 mg	29%
Potassium	713 mg	15%
Magnesium	55 mg	13%
Phosphorus	139 mg	20%
Zinc	1 mg	10%
Copper	0.1 mg	13%
Manganese	1 mg	42%
Selenium	7 μg	12%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	0.5 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	1,532 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	8 μg	—
Fructose	4 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	5 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.2 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.4 g	—
Lycopene	4,110 μg	—
Lysine	0.4 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	10 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	4 g	—
Proline	0.3 g	—
Retinol	3 μg	—
Serine	0.3 g	—
Starch	0.1 g	—
Sucrose	2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.3 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	2 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.2 g	—
Valine	0.3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 277 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

53min
Walking (3.5 mph)
33min
Cycling (moderate)
23min
Running (6 mph)
39min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Cabbage and Bacon?

One serving of Cabbage and Bacon (1 serving) has 277 calories, which works out to 94 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Cabbage and Bacon high in protein?

Not especially. It has 7.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 10% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Cabbage and Bacon keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 15 g of net carbs and 28% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Cabbage and Bacon?

390 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Cabbage and Bacon?

11 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (294 g)

Calories277

% Daily Value*

Total fat 20g	26%
Saturated fat 4.5g	22%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 17mg	5%
Sodium 390mg	17%
Total carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary fiber 5.4g	19%
Total sugars 11g
Protein 7.3g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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