Cabbage, average, boiled in unsalted water

Cabbage is a leafy vegetable. The figures here are an average for green and white cabbage boiled in unsalted water. It provides fibre and several vitamins, including vitamin C and vitamin K. Per 100g, it contains 2.2g of fibre, 32mg of vitamin C and 121µg of vitamin K1, with an energy content of 70 kJ.

Fibre supports normal bowel function, vitamin C helps the body absorb iron from plant foods, and vitamin K contributes to normal blood clotting. Cabbage prepared this way contains little salt or saturated fat. Adding salt, butter or sauces will change its nutritional content, which is worth noting when monitoring intake. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.