⏱ 20 min total

Stir-Fried Cabbage with Onions and Garlic

Name: Stir-Fried Cabbage with Onions and Garlic
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¼ tbsp Canola oil; ½ cup, chopped Onion; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ½ cup, chopped Cabbage; ½ tbsp Tamari soy sauce; ¼ tsp Sesame seeds

Per 1 serving · 139 g · 6 ingredients

Calories

4%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2.6g
11% of calories
Carbs
11g
49% of calories
Fat
4g
39% of calories

Portion

✓ Low saturated fat
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Stir-Fried Cabbage with Onions and Garlic (139 g) has 86 calories, with 2.6 g of protein, 11 g of carbohydrates and 4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (49% of calories). It is high in Vitamin C (25% DV) and Vitamin K (28% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 22% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

62cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.7g

5 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin C25%
Vitamin K28%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin B614%
Manganese11%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium22%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 10 min

1
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until hot, then add the canola oil and heat until shimmering.
2
Add the chopped onions and cook, stirring often, until starting to soften, 2–3 minutes.
3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
4
Add the chopped cabbage and stir-fry until crisp-tender, 4–6 minutes.
5
Pour in the tamari and toss to coat evenly; stir-fry 1–2 minutes more to combine and reduce slightly.
6
Sprinkle with sesame seeds, toss, and serve hot as a side dish.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (139 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	2 μg	0%
Vitamin C	23 mg	25%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	6%
Vitamin K	34 μg	28%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	6%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	4%
Niacin	1 mg	4%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	14%
Folate (B9)	37 μg	9%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.2 mg	5%
Choline	14 mg	2%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	48 mg	5%
Iron	1 mg	9%
Potassium	221 mg	5%
Magnesium	20 mg	5%
Phosphorus	53 mg	8%
Zinc	0.3 mg	3%
Copper	0.1 mg	9%
Manganese	0.3 mg	11%
Selenium	1 μg	2%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	15 μg	—
Arginine	0.2 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.2 g	—
Beta carotene	20 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	1 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 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	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	1 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	0 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0.1 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 86 calories

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

16min
Walking (3.5 mph)
10min
Cycling (moderate)
7min
Running (6 mph)
12min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Stir-Fried Cabbage with Onions and Garlic?

One serving of Stir-Fried Cabbage with Onions and Garlic (1 serving) has 86 calories, which works out to 62 calories per 100 g. That is about 4.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Stir-Fried Cabbage with Onions and Garlic high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.6 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 11% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Stir-Fried Cabbage with Onions and Garlic keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 9 g of net carbs and 49% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Stir-Fried Cabbage with Onions and Garlic?

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

How much sugar is in Stir-Fried Cabbage with Onions and Garlic?

5 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 (139 g)

Calories86

% Daily Value*

Total fat 4g	5%
Saturated fat 0.3g	2%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 514mg	22%
Total carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary fiber 2.7g	9%
Total sugars 5g
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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