Description

Cabbage is a leafy green, red, or white biennial plant grown as an annual vegetable crop for its dense-leaved heads. It is descended from the wild cabbage, and belongs to the cole crops or brassicas, meaning it is closely related to broccoli and cauliflower; Brussels sprouts; and Savoy cabbage. 

In fact, just 1 cup (89 grams) of raw green cabbage contains:

• Calories: 22

• Protein: 1 gram

• Fiber: 2 grams

• Vitamin K: 85% of the RDI

• Vitamin C: 54% of the RDI

• Folate: 10% of the RDI

• Manganese: 7% of the RDI

• Vitamin B6: 6% of the RDI

• Calcium: 4% of the RDI

• Potassium: 4% of the RDI

• Magnesium: 3% of the RDI