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How Many Calories in Cabbage?
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Quick reference — common serving sizes
| Amount | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28g) | 7 kcal | 0.4g |
| 100g | 25 kcal | 1.3g |
| 1 cup chopped | 227 kcal | 11.8g |
A cabbage contains 25 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup chopped (908g) provides about 227 calories. Cabbage is low in calories. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.
Cabbage Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving (908g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 kcal | 227 kcal |
| Protein | 1.3g | 11.8g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.8g | 52.7g |
| of which Sugars | 3.2g | 29.1g |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0.9g |
| of which Saturates | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Fibre | 2.5g | 22.7g |
| Sodium | 18.0mg | 163mg |
| Potassium | 170.0mg | 1544mg |
| Calcium | 40.0mg | 363mg |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 4.5mg |
| Vitamin C | 36.6mg | 332.3mg |
| Vitamin A | 5.0µg | 45µg |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 3µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.0mg | 0.0mg |
% of Daily Value (per 100g)
Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.
- Low in saturated fat (0% DV)
- Low in sodium (1% DV)
- High in vitamin C (41% DV) — an excellent source
- Calories: 1% DV
- Protein: 3% DV
- Carbohydrates: 2% DV
- Fibre: 9% DV
- Fat: 0% DV
- Saturated fat: 0% DV
- Sodium: 1% DV
- Potassium: 4% DV
- Calcium: 3% DV
- Iron: 3% DV
- Vitamin C: 41% DV
- Vitamin A: 1% DV
- Selenium: 1% DV
- Riboflavin (B2): 0% DV
Useful for tracking cabbage
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Good to know
Cooking method matters here too — boiling can leach some water-soluble vitamins into the cooking water, while steaming or roasting tends to retain more.
Does cabbage fit your diet?
Weight management
At 25 calories per 100g, cabbage is calorie-light relative to its volume, which can help keep a meal within a calorie target without needing very small portions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in cabbage per 100g?
Cabbage contains 25 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.
Is cabbage high in calories?
A 1 cup chopped of cabbage (908g) has around 227 calories — roughly 11% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.
Is cabbage good for weight loss?
At 25 calories per 100g, cabbage is relatively low in calories and can fit well into a weight-loss diet. A 1 cup chopped provides about 227 calories.
How much protein is in cabbage?
Cabbage contains 1.3g of protein per 100g.
Is cabbage a good source of fibre?
Cabbage is relatively low in fibre at 2.5g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.
How does cabbage compare to carrots, canned, regular pack, drained solids?
Cabbage has 25 calories per 100g, close to carrots, canned, regular pack, drained solids at 25 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.
How many servings of cabbage for 20g of protein?
With 1.3g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 1538g of cabbage to reach 20g of protein
Foods with a similar calorie count
Other vegetables closest to cabbage by calories per 100g:
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabbage (this page) | 25 kcal | 1.3g | 5.8g | 0.1g |
| Carrots, Canned, Regular Pack, Drained Solids | 25 kcal | 0.6g | 5.5g | 0.2g |
| Cauliflower | 25 kcal | 1.9g | 5.0g | 0.3g |
| Aubergine | 25 kcal | 1.0g | 5.9g | 0.2g |
| Jew's Ear, (pepeao), Raw | 25 kcal | 0.5g | 6.8g | 0.0g |
| Mushrooms, Canned, Drained Solids | 25 kcal | 1.9g | 5.1g | 0.3g |
| Squash, Summer, Crookneck and Straightneck, Frozen | 25 kcal | 1.3g | 5.5g | 0.2g |
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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.