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Quick-Braised Red Cabbage and Apple

Name: Quick-Braised Red Cabbage and Apple
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 2 cup, chopped Red cabbage; ¼ large Apple; ¾ tbsp Butter; ¼ cloves, minced Garlic; ⅛ cup Apple cider; ⅛ tsp Caraway seed; ⅛ tsp Allspice; ¼ tsp Salt; ⅛ tsp Black pepper; 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar

Per 1 serving · 265 g · 10 ingredients

Calories

180

9%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2.9g
6% of calories
Carbs
26g
52% of calories
Fat
9.1g
42% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Quick-Braised Red Cabbage and Apple (265 g) has 180 calories, with 2.9 g of protein, 26 g of carbohydrates and 9.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (52% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (129% DV), Vitamin K (59% DV) and Vitamin B6 (31% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 28% and 28% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

68cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

1.6g

Net carbs

20g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

5.4g

13 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C129%
Vitamin K59%
Vitamin B631%
Iron20%
Manganese21%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber19%
Vitamin A19%
Riboflavin (B2)12%
Potassium11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium28%
Saturated fat28%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 35 min

1
Core the cabbage and cut it into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Core the apple and cut it into 1/2-inch cubes.
2
In a 12-inch heavy skillet, cook the minced garlic in butter over medium heat, stirring for 1 minute.
3
Add the cabbage, apple, cider, caraway seeds, allspice, salt, and pepper. Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender, about 15 to 18 minutes.
4
Add the apple cider vinegar and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has evaporated, about 2 to 3 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (265 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	174 μg	19%
Vitamin C	116 mg	129%
Vitamin D	0.2 μg	1%
Vitamin E	1 mg	4%
Vitamin K	70 μg	59%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	9%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.2 mg	12%
Niacin	1 mg	5%
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg	31%
Folate (B9)	34 μg	9%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	1%
Pantothenic acid	0.3 mg	6%
Choline	35 mg	6%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	93 mg	9%
Iron	2 mg	20%
Potassium	511 mg	11%
Magnesium	33 mg	8%
Phosphorus	66 mg	9%
Zinc	0.5 mg	4%
Copper	0.1 mg	6%
Manganese	0.5 mg	21%
Selenium	1 μg	2%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	0.1 μg	—
Arginine	0.2 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.3 g	—
Beta carotene	1,226 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	6 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	8 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.1 g	—
Lycopene	36 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	2 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.5 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	71 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.2 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.2 μg	—

Burning 180 calories

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

34min
Walking (3.5 mph)
22min
Cycling (moderate)
15min
Running (6 mph)
25min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Quick-Braised Red Cabbage and Apple?

One serving of Quick-Braised Red Cabbage and Apple (1 serving) has 180 calories, which works out to 68 calories per 100 g. That is about 9% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Quick-Braised Red Cabbage and Apple high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 6% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Quick-Braised Red Cabbage and Apple keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 20 g of net carbs and 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Quick-Braised Red Cabbage and Apple?

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

How much sugar is in Quick-Braised Red Cabbage and Apple?

13 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 (265 g)

Calories180

% Daily Value*

Total fat 9.1g	12%
Saturated fat 5.5g	28%
Trans fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 23mg	8%
Sodium 635mg	28%
Total carbohydrate 26g	9%
Dietary fiber 5.4g	19%
Total sugars 13g
Protein 2.9g

* 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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