✦ High in vitamin C ✦ Source of anthocyanins ✦ Fibre-rich ✦ Low calorie

Red cabbage is a leafy brassica whose purple-red colour comes from anthocyanins, plant pigments with antioxidant activity. It is low in calories and provides fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K and folate.

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Preparation note

Raw shredded red cabbage keeps the most vitamin C and anthocyanins; a dressing with vinegar or lemon helps keep the colour bright.

Sources: CoFID 2021

Macronutrients per 100g

89.0
kJ
Energy
1.10
g
Protein
3.70
g
Carbs
2.50
g
Fibre
0.30
g
Fat
3.30
g
Sugars
0.02
g
Salt

Vitamins & Minerals

Nutrient Per 100g % Daily Value* Level
Potassium 250 mg 13%
Calcium 60.0 mg 8%
Vitamin C 55.0 mg 69%
Chloride 45.0 mg 6%
Folate 39.0 µg 20%
Phosphorus 37.0 mg 5%
Magnesium 9.00 mg 2%
Selenium 2.00 µg 4%
Vitamin A (RAE) 1.25 µg 0%
Iron 0.400 mg 3%
Niacin (B3) 0.400 mg 3%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.320 mg 5%
Manganese 0.200 mg 10%
Vitamin E (alpha-TE) 0.200 mg 2%
Zinc 0.100 mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.090 mg 6%
Thiamin (B1) 0.020 mg 2%
Riboflavin (B2) 0.010 mg 1%
Copper 0.010 mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.000 µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.000 µg 0%
Iodine 2.00 µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) 0.200 g —
Glucose (dextrose) 1.50 g —
Fructose 1.40 g —
Sucrose 0.400 g —
Cholesterol 0.000 mg —
Beta-carotene 15.0 µg —
Biotin (Vitamin B7) 0.100 µg 0%
Retinol (vitamin A) 0.000 µg 0%
Sources: CoFID 2021
Vegetables Brassicas & Cabbages Phytochemical data available 🇬🇧 CoFID 2021 · 13-190