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Spicy Napa Cabbage Slaw with Cilantro Dressing

Name: Spicy Napa Cabbage Slaw with Cilantro Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Cilantro; ¼ pepper Serrano pepper; ¼ head, small Cabbage; 1 tbsp Rice wine vinegar; ½ tsp Granulated sugar; ¼ tsp Ginger root; ½ tbsp Canola oil; ⅛ tsp Salt; 1 medium Scallions

Per 1 serving · 222 g · 9 ingredients

Calories

124

6%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2.6g
8% of calories
Carbs
14g
42% of calories
Fat
7.2g
50% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Spicy Napa Cabbage Slaw with Cilantro Dressing (222 g) has 124 calories, with 2.6 g of protein, 14 g of carbohydrates and 7.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (50% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (77% DV), Vitamin K (144% DV) and folate (b9) (22% DV).

Per 100 g

56cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.1g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

8.2 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C77%
Vitamin K144%
Folate (B9)22%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber18%
Vitamin E13%
Vitamin B617%
Iron14%
Manganese14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 min

1
Coarsely chop the cilantro and finely chop the Serrano pepper. Core and slice the cabbage crosswise into 1/2-inch slices.
2
In a bowl, whisk together the rice wine vinegar, sugar, ginger, vegetable oil, Serrano pepper, and salt. Add the cabbage, scallions, and cilantro, then toss well.
3
Let stand for 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, then serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (222 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	24 μg	3%
Vitamin C	69 mg	77%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	2 mg	13%
Vitamin K	173 μg	144%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	9%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	7%
Niacin	1 mg	3%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	17%
Folate (B9)	88 μg	22%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.4 mg	8%
Choline	20 mg	4%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	85 mg	8%
Iron	1 mg	14%
Potassium	362 mg	8%
Magnesium	26 mg	6%
Phosphorus	54 mg	8%
Zinc	0.4 mg	3%
Copper	0.1 mg	7%
Manganese	0.3 mg	14%
Selenium	1 μg	1%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.2 g	—
Alpha carotene	60 μg	—
Arginine	0.2 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.2 g	—
Beta carotene	251 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	3 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	3 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.1 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	2 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.2 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 124 calories

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

23min
Walking (3.5 mph)
15min
Cycling (moderate)
10min
Running (6 mph)
17min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Spicy Napa Cabbage Slaw with Cilantro Dressing?

One serving of Spicy Napa Cabbage Slaw with Cilantro Dressing (1 serving) has 124 calories, which works out to 56 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Spicy Napa Cabbage Slaw with Cilantro Dressing high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.6 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 Spicy Napa Cabbage Slaw with Cilantro Dressing keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 9 g of net carbs and 42% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Spicy Napa Cabbage Slaw with Cilantro Dressing?

327 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Spicy Napa Cabbage Slaw with Cilantro Dressing?

8.2 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 (222 g)

Calories124

% Daily Value*

Total fat 7.2g	9%
Saturated fat 0.5g	3%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 327mg	14%
Total carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary fiber 5g	18%
Total sugars 8.2g
Protein 2.6g

* 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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