Vegetables

Cabbage, raw: calories and nutrition

Raw cabbage has 25 kcal, 1.28 g protein, 0.1 g fat, and 2.5 g fiber per 100 g. It also provides 36.6 mg vitamin C and 43 ug folate.

Cabbage, raw in Vegetables category

Quick nutrition facts (Per 100 g / Per serving)

  • 25 kcal Calories (100 g) · 22.3 kcal / serving
  • 1.3 g Protein (100 g) · 1.1 g / serving
  • 0.1 g Total Fat (100 g) · 0.1 g / serving
  • 5.8 g Total Carbohydrate (100 g) · 5.2 g / serving
Macronutrient calorie share for Cabbage, raw Per 100 grams (25 kcal): Protein 1.3 g (18% of macro calories), Carbohydrates 5.8 g (79%), Total fat 0.1 g (3%). 25 kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 1.3 g 18%
  • Carbohydrates 5.8 g 79%
  • Total fat 0.1 g 3%
Macronutrient calorie breakdown per 100 g for Cabbage, raw
Macronutrient Amount per 100 g Share of macro calories
Protein 1.3 g 18%
Carbohydrates 5.8 g 79%
Total fat 0.1 g 3%

Top Nutrients (% Daily Value per 100 g)

Share of FDA 2,000 kcal reference daily intake provided by 100 grams.

Top Nutrients (% Daily Value per 100 g)
Item Amount Relative value
Vitamin C 36.6 mg 41% DV
Folate 43 µg 11% DV
Dietary fiber 2.5 g 9% DV
Total sugars 3.2 g 6% DV
Potassium 170 mg 4% DV
Calcium 40 mg 3% DV
Magnesium 12 mg 3% DV

Nutrient library

Full nutrient profile

Nutrient Per 100 g 1 cup, chopped (89 g) % Daily Value (100 g)
Energy 25 kcal 22.3 kcal 1%
Total fat 0.1 g 0.1 g 0%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0%
Carbohydrates 5.8 g 5.2 g 2%
Total sugars 3.2 g 2.8 g 6%
Dietary fiber 2.5 g 2.2 g 9%
Protein 1.3 g 1.1 g 3%
Sodium 18 mg 16 mg 1%
Calcium 40 mg 35.6 mg 3%
Folate 43 µg 38.3 µg 11%
Iron 0.5 mg 0.4 mg 3%
Magnesium 12 mg 10.7 mg 3%
Potassium 170 mg 151.3 mg 4%
Vitamin A 5 µg 4.5 µg 1%
Vitamin B12 0 µg 0 µg 0%
Vitamin C 36.6 mg 32.6 mg 41%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0 µg 0%
Zinc 0.2 mg 0.2 mg 2%

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What this means for your health

What is in it

Raw cabbage is a vegetable that is low in calories. Per 100 g, it has 25 kcal, 1.28 g of protein, and 0.1 g of total fat. It provides 5.8 g of carbohydrates, including 3.2 g of total sugars and 2.5 g of dietary fiber. You also get 36.6 mg of vitamin C, 43 ug of folate, 170 mg of potassium, and 40 mg of calcium.

What it means for your health

Dietary fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body cannot digest. Fiber may help with digestion. Vitamin C and folate are nutrients your body uses for everyday functions. Potassium may support normal body processes. This food is low in saturated fat, with 0.034 g per 100 g.

Good to know

Common serving sizes include 1 cup chopped at 89 g and 1 cup shredded at 70 g. One large leaf weighs about 33 g. Raw cabbage can be eaten in salads or slaws. This is general education, not medical advice.

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Source

USDA FoodData Central (Public Domain) (ID: 169975) · Retrieved 2026-10-26

Educational information only, not medical or dietary advice. Consult a qualified health professional for personal nutrition guidance.