Napa cabbage (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup, shredded · 119 g

Calories

1%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
1.8g
35% of calories
Carbs
2.9g
56% of calories
Fat
0.2g
9% of calories

Portion

✓ Low calorie
✓ Fat free
✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Low sodium
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Napa cabbage (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 cup, shredded, 119 g) has 17 calories, with 1.8 g of protein, 2.9 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (56% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (21% DV).

Per 100 g

14cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

11g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C21%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin B616%
Folate (B9)16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup, shredded (119 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	57 μg	6%
Vitamin C	19 mg	21%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	4%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	4%
Niacin	1 mg	4%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	16%
Folate (B9)	63 μg	16%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.1 mg	2%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	38 mg	4%
Iron	0.4 mg	4%
Potassium	268 mg	6%
Magnesium	12 mg	3%
Phosphorus	46 mg	7%
Zinc	0.2 mg	2%
Copper	0 mg	4%
Manganese	0.2 mg	8%
Selenium	0.5 μg	1%

Full breakdown · 23 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.1 g	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.4 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Leucine	0.1 g	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	0 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.1 g	—
Proline	0 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Red cabbage (raw)31
Savoy cabbage (raw)27
Cabbage (raw)25
Cabbage (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)23
Napa cabbage (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)14
Napa cabbage (cooked)12
Bok choy (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)12

Similar foods

Burning 17 calories

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

3min
Walking (3.5 mph)
2min
Cycling (moderate)
1min
Running (6 mph)
2min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Napa cabbage (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?

One serving of Napa cabbage (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) (1 cup, shredded) has 17 calories, which works out to 14 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Napa cabbage (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 1.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 35% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Napa cabbage (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 56% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Napa cabbage (cooked, boiled, drained, unsalted)?

11 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 cup, shredded (119 g)

Calories17

% Daily Value*

Total fat 0.2g	0%
Saturated fat 0g	0%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 11mg	1%
Total carbohydrate 2.9g	1%
Dietary fiber 2g	7%
Protein 1.8g

* 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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