
Red cabbage (raw) nutrition facts
Per 1 head, medium · 839 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein12g16% of calories
- Carbs62g81% of calories
- Fat1.3g4% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Red cabbage (raw) (1 head, medium, 839 g) has 260 calories, with 12 g of protein, 62 g of carbohydrates and 1.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (81% of calories). It is high in protein (24% DV), dietary fiber (63% DV) and Vitamin A (52% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein24%
- Dietary fiber63%
- Vitamin A52%
- Vitamin C531%
- Vitamin K267%
- Thiamine45%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Zinc17%
- Copper16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 head, medium (839 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 470 μg | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 478 mg | 531% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 320 μg | 267% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 45% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 45% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg | 135% |
| Folate (B9) | 151 μg | 38% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 25% |
| Choline | 143 mg | 26% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 378 mg | 38% |
| Iron | 7 mg | 84% |
| Potassium | 2,039 mg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 134 mg | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 252 mg | 36% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 89% |
| Selenium | 5 μg | 9% |
Full breakdown · 38 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 5,621 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 12 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 15 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lycopene | 168 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.4 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.5 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.5 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 5 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | — |
| Valine | 0.4 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
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Burning 260 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 49minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 31minCycling (moderate)
- 22minRunning (6 mph)
- 37minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Red cabbage (raw)?
One serving of Red cabbage (raw) (1 head, medium) has 260 calories, which works out to 31 calories per 100 g. That is about 13% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Red cabbage (raw) high in protein?
It provides a solid 12 g of protein per serving (24% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 16% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Red cabbage (raw) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 44 g of net carbs and 81% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Red cabbage (raw)?
227 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Red cabbage (raw)?
32 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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