Cabbage

Cabbage is a herbaceous plant of the cruciferous family. This vegetable has firm leaves and is characterized by the fact that they are stacked one on top of the other, forming a round and compact head. This head is a very pale green, almost yellow, although we can also find it in the market with different shades of darker green and even red or purple, typical of red cabbage.

In the market we find the following varieties of cabbage: green cabbage, curly cabbage, purple cabbage or red cabbage.

Properties and benefits: cabbage

Some benefits you didn't know about taking cabbage

Cabbage is a vegetable that stands out for its low energy intake, lack of fat and high fiber content. Among its composition we find mainly water, as well as minerals such as calcium, phosphorus and, to a greater extent, potassium.

In addition, like the rest of the cabbages, cabbage is a food that stands out for being a source of vitamin C, which helps to delay the signs of aging.

Nutritional composition: Calories: 36 kcal, Carbohydrates: 3.4 g, Proteins: 3.3 g, Fiber: 3.3 g, Water: 89.7 g, Calcium: 40 mg, Iron: 0.8 mg, Magnesium: 13 mg, Phosphorus: 53 mg, Potassium: 310 mg, Vitamin A: 4 mg, Vitamin C: 65 mg

Nutritional values

36.0

Kcal

36.0

Kj

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Fat

3.4 gr

CHO

3.3 gr

Protein

0.0 gr