⏱ 40 min total

Jamaican Steam Cabbage

Name: Jamaican Steam Cabbage
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 ½ cup, shredded Cabbage; ¼ cup grated Carrots; ¼ small Onion; ⅛ medium Green bell pepper; ¼ medium Scallions; ¼ pepper Scotch bonnet pepper; ⅜ tbsp Olive oil; ½ tsp Thyme; ¼ tsp Salt; 2 tsp Distilled vinegar; 1 tsp Granulated sugar

Per 1 serving · 215 g · 11 ingredients

Calories

117

6%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2.3g
8% of calories
Carbs
16g
54% of calories
Fat
5.3g
39% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Jamaican Steam Cabbage (215 g) has 117 calories, with 2.3 g of protein, 16 g of carbohydrates and 5.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (54% of calories). It is high in Vitamin A (27% DV), Vitamin C (61% DV) and Vitamin K (79% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 27% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

54cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

Net carbs

12g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

4.1g

11 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin A27%
Vitamin C61%
Vitamin K79%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber15%
Vitamin B618%
Folate (B9)14%
Iron10%
Manganese11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium27%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 20 minCook 20 min

1
Peel the tough outer leaves from the cabbage, core the head, and shred the cabbage. Grate the carrots and combine them in the same bowl.
2
Thinly slice the onions, chop the bell pepper, and slice the scallions. Cut the Scotch Bonnet pepper, removing most seeds unless more heat is desired.
3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and scallions, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the thyme, Scotch Bonnet pepper, and salt.
4
Mix the shredded cabbage and carrots into the onion mixture until well combined. Cover the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until the cabbage starts to soften, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Uncover the skillet and stir in the white vinegar and sugar. Cook and stir until the cabbage is tender, about 3 more minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (215 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	240 μg	27%
Vitamin C	55 mg	61%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	8%
Vitamin K	95 μg	79%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	7%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	5%
Niacin	1 mg	4%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	18%
Folate (B9)	58 μg	14%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.3 mg	6%
Choline	16 mg	3%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	62 mg	6%
Iron	1 mg	10%
Potassium	331 mg	7%
Magnesium	21 mg	5%
Phosphorus	47 mg	7%
Zinc	0.3 mg	3%
Copper	0 mg	5%
Manganese	0.3 mg	11%
Selenium	1 μg	1%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	994 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.2 g	—
Beta carotene	2,387 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.5 g	—
Glycine	0 g	—
Histidine	0 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.1 g	—
Lycopene	0.3 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	4 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	0.4 g	—
Sucrose	5 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 117 calories

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

22min
Walking (3.5 mph)
14min
Cycling (moderate)
10min
Running (6 mph)
16min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Jamaican Steam Cabbage?

One serving of Jamaican Steam Cabbage (1 serving) has 117 calories, which works out to 54 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Jamaican Steam Cabbage high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 8% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Jamaican Steam Cabbage keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 12 g of net carbs and 54% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Jamaican Steam Cabbage?

624 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Jamaican Steam Cabbage?

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 (215 g)

Calories117

% Daily Value*

Total fat 5.3g	7%
Saturated fat 0.8g	4%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 624mg	27%
Total carbohydrate 16g	6%
Dietary fiber 4.1g	15%
Total sugars 11g
Protein 2.3g

* 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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