Cabbage

Cabbage

Cabbage isn't mundane...it's magnificient!

As a member of the Cruciferous family of vegetables, cabbage is enjoyed often by the long-living Hunza people.

Cabbage is rich in enzymes, vitamin C, and a host of cancer-fighting nutrients like glucosinolates. If you choose red cabbage, you'll also get a healthy dose of anthocyanins.

If you don't like a cabbage variety, try another. Red cabbage, green cabbage, Napa cabbage, Savoy cabbage, and Bok choy all have unique flavors and can be prepared in many taste-tempting ways.

Estimated Glycemic Load= 1-2
Antioxidant Score* (ORAC)=3,145 and 2,252

*Red cabbage cooked ( 3,145) and raw ( 2,252)

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of: Vitamin C, Vitamin K
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Look for solid, heavy heads of cabbage, with three or four loose "wrapper" leaves that are clean and flexible but not limp. Cabbage should be free of discolored veins or insect damage and stem should be closely trimmed and fleshy. Choose whole heads-halved or quartered heads of cabbage-when the leaves are cut or torn, the vegetable begins to lose vitamin C.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-cup(s), chopped CABBAGE,RAW

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0

Calories: 22

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.09 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.03 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.02 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.02 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	0 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	5.2 g	*
Sugars	2.8 g	*
Fiber	2.2 g	*
Protein	1.1 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	87.2 IU	2%
Vitamin C	32.6mg	54%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0.13 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0.11 mg	6%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	67.6 mg	84%
Folate	38.3 mcg	10%
Niacin	0.27 mg	1%
Riboflavin	0.04 mg	2%
Thiamin	0.05 mg	3%
MINERALS
Calcium	35.6 mg	4%
Copper	0.02 mg	1%
Iron	0.42 mg	2%
Magnesium	10.7 mg	3%
Manganese	0.14 mg	7%
Phosphorous	23.1 mg	2%
Potassium	151.3 mg	4%
Selenium	0.27 mcg	0%
Sodium	16 mg	1%
Zinc	0.16 mg	1%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	29.4 mcg
Beta-carotene	37.4 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	26.7 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).