Vegetables / Leafy Greens
Cabbage, red
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 86% |
| Calories | 32kcal / 2530kcal (1%) low |
Macronutrients
Protein | 1.6 g/ 71g (2%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 0.2 g/ 42g (0.48%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 6 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 0 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (0%) |
Vit B1 | 0.07 mg/ 1mg (5%) |
Vit B2 | 0.05 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vit B3 | 0.3 mg NE/ 16mg NE (1%) |
Vit C | 44 mg/ 70mg (62%) high |
Minerals
Calcium | 37 mg/ 750mg (4%) |
Phosphorus | 23 mg/ 700mg (3%) |
Iron | 0.6 mg/ 12mg (5%) |
Sodium | 24 mg/ 1500mg (1%) very low |
What is this food?
Red cabbage (cabbage, red). It’s a leafy, crunchy vegetable usually eaten raw in salads or cooked in stir-fries, soups, and viands.
Why it matters to health
Red cabbage is low in calories (about 32 kcal per 100g) and provides dietary fiber (1.8g) to help keep you full and support healthy digestion. It also has carbohydrates (6g) with some natural sugar (3.3g), and very little fat (0.2g) and no cholesterol. The sodium is low (24mg), which makes it a good choice for everyday meals—especially when you’re pairing it with lean proteins and less salty sauces.
Healthier tips
- For your 3 meals + 1–2 snacks a day, use red cabbage as a side or add-on to boost volume without adding many calories.
- Try 1–2 cups per meal (depending on your appetite and the rest of your plate).
- Choose cooking methods like stir-fry, sauté, or soup; go easy on salty sauces (soy sauce, patis) and use herbs, garlic, vinegar, or calamansi for flavor.
- If eating raw, wash well; pair with protein (fish, chicken, tofu) and a serving of rice or other carbs if needed for energy.
Common Filipino dishes
Kare-kare with cabbage, Sinigang with cabbage, Tinola with cabbage, Chop suey (with cabbage), Cabbage slaw for burgers or sandwiches, Stir-fried cabbage with garlic
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