Cabbage, red, boiled in unsalted water

Red cabbage is a leafy vegetable. The figures here describe it with the outer leaves and stem removed, then shredded and boiled in unsalted water. It provides carbohydrate and fibre, along with vitamin C and other vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, it contains 2.3g of carbohydrate, 2.3g of fibre, 32mg of vitamin C and 0.02g of salt.

Fibre supports normal bowel function, while vitamin C helps the body form collagen and absorb iron from plant foods. The salt content shown is low and relates to cabbage prepared without added salt. Adding salt, sauces or other ingredients will change the nutritional content of the finished dish. Full nutrient figures are given in the tables below.