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Cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Vegetables Per 100 g · Per 100g serving
Data sources: 64 AFCD 27 SR Legacy

Cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is a vegetable, providing just 22.2 calories per 100g. It is an excellent source of Vitamin K1, providing 108.7 µg (91% of the Daily Value) per 100g serving. This vegetable is virtually fat-free. Vegetables provide essential vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber with relatively few calories. They are a cornerstone of virtually every dietary guideline worldwide. Our database tracks 91 nutrients for this food, plus insulin index, environmental footprint data.

22.2
Calories
kcal
1.3
Protein
g
0.06
Fat
g
5.5
Carbs
g
2.4
Fiber
g

Top Nutrients

☀️
Vitamin K1
109 µg
91% DV
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Vitamin C
26.0 mg
29% DV
💎
Manganese
0.20 mg
9% DV

Data for 91 of 150 tracked nutrients

Nutrient Fingerprint

How this food scores across key nutrient categories, as a percentage of the daily recommended value per 100 g. Based on USDA DRIs for adults.

Complete Nutrient Profile

Macronutrients 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Water AFCD91.9g
2%
Calories AFCD22.2kcal
Energy (kJ) SR97.0kj
Protein SR1.3g
2%
Total Fat SR0.06g
Carbohydrate SR5.5g
4%
Fiber AFCD2.4g
6%
Total Sugars AFCD2.4g
Starch AFCD0g
Ash AFCD0.70g
Minerals 11
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Calcium AFCD38.0mg
4%
Iron AFCD0.59mg
7%
Magnesium AFCD14.0mg
4%
Phosphorus AFCD35.0mg
5%
Potassium AFCD301mg
9%
Sodium AFCD23.0mg
2%
Zinc AFCD0.30mg
3%
Copper SR0.02mg
2%
Manganese SR0.20mg
9%
Selenium AFCD0µg
Fluoride SR1.0µg
0%
Vitamins 28
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Vitamin A (RAE) AFCD13.0µg
1%
Vitamin A (IU) SR4.0IU
Retinol AFCD0µg
Beta-Carotene AFCD79.0µg
Alpha-Carotene AFCD0µg
Beta-Cryptoxanthin AFCD0µg
Lycopene SR0µg
Lutein + Zeaxanthin SR27.0µg
Vitamin C AFCD26.0mg
29%
Vitamin D SR0µg
Vitamin D (IU) AFCD0IU
Vitamin D2 AFCD0µg
Vitamin D3 AFCD0µg
Vitamin E AFCD0mg
Vitamin K1 SR109µg
91%
Vitamin K2 (MK-4) SR0µg
Thiamin (B1) AFCD0.04mg
4%
Riboflavin (B2) AFCD0.05mg
4%
Niacin (B3) AFCD0.35mg
2%
Pantothenic Acid (B5) SR0.17mg
4%
Vitamin B6 AFCD0.07mg
5%
Folate AFCD26.0µg
6%
Folic Acid SR0µg
Folate (food) AFCD26.0µg
Folate (DFE) AFCD26.0µg
Vitamin B12 AFCD0µg
Choline SR20.3mg
4%
Betaine SR0.30mg
Fatty Acids 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Saturated Fat AFCD0g
Monounsaturated Fat AFCD0g
Polyunsaturated Fat AFCD0g
Trans Fat AFCD0g
Cholesterol AFCD0mg
Phytosterols SR10.0mg
Omega-3 ALA AFCD0g
Omega-3 EPA AFCD0g
Omega-3 DPA AFCD0g
Omega-3 DHA AFCD0g
Individual Fatty Acids 10
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Butyric Acid (4:0) SR0g
Caproic Acid (6:0) SR0g
Caprylic Acid (8:0) SR0g
Capric Acid (10:0) AFCD0g
Lauric Acid (12:0) SR0g
Myristic Acid (14:0) SR0g
Palmitic Acid (16:0) SR0g
Stearic Acid (18:0) SR0g
Linoleic Acid (18:2) AFCD0g
Linolenic Acid (18:3) SR0.01g
Amino Acids 18
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Tryptophan AFCD0.01g
Threonine AFCD0.04g
Isoleucine AFCD0.04g
Leucine AFCD0.06g
Lysine AFCD0.06g
Methionine AFCD0.01g
Cystine AFCD0.02g
Phenylalanine AFCD0.03g
Tyrosine AFCD0.02g
Valine AFCD0.05g
Arginine AFCD0.08g
Histidine AFCD0.04g
Alanine AFCD0.08g
Aspartic Acid AFCD0.10g
Glutamic Acid AFCD0.40g
Glycine AFCD0.04g
Proline AFCD0.20g
Serine AFCD0.06g
Phytochemicals 1
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Oxalic Acid AFCD0mg
Other 3
NutrientPer 100gUnitPer Serving% DV
Caffeine AFCD0mg
Theobromine SR0mg
Alcohol AFCD0g

Nutrient Density Score

The NRF9.3 score measures overall nutritional quality per 100 kcal. It rewards 9 nutrients to encourage (protein, fiber, vitamins A, C, E, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium) and penalizes 3 to limit (saturated fat, added sugars, sodium). Higher is better; negative scores indicate the food is high in limit nutrients relative to its beneficial content.

224
NRF9.3 Score
Excellent · per 100 kcal
Poor (<0) Moderate Good Excellent (100+)

NRF9.3 index: Fulgoni et al. (2009), J Nutr 139(8). DVs based on FDA 2020 reference values.

Nutrient Interactions in This Food

Nutrients in this food that enhance or compete with each other during absorption.

✔ Synergies — nutrients that help each other

Vitamin C + Iron●●●

Vitamin C dramatically enhances non-heme iron absorption by reducing Fe³⁺ to Fe²⁺ in the gut. Adding 75 mg vitamin C to a meal can increase iron absorption 3–4 fold.

Hallberg et al., Am J Clin Nutr, 1989

Dietary Fat + Vitamin K●●●

Vitamin K is fat-soluble. Absorption increases significantly when consumed with dietary fat, particularly for phylloquinone (K1) from plant sources.

Gijsbers et al., Br J Nutr, 1996

Vitamin B6 + Folate●●

Vitamin B6 is a cofactor in folate-dependent one-carbon metabolism. Together with B12, these three nutrients regulate homocysteine levels.

Selhub, J Nutr Health Aging, 2002

⚠ Antagonisms — nutrients that compete

Fiber vs Iron●●

Phytates in high-fibre foods (whole grains, legumes) bind non-heme iron and reduce its bioavailability. Soaking, sprouting, and fermentation reduce phytate content.

Hurrell & Egli, Int J Vitam Nutr Res, 2010

Manganese vs Iron●●

Manganese and iron share the DMT1 transporter and compete for absorption. High iron status reduces manganese absorption and vice versa.

Erikson et al., Pharmacol Ther, 2007

Amino Acid Profile

Essential amino acid composition compared to the WHO/FAO adult reference pattern. The Amino Acid Score indicates protein quality — 100 means all essential amino acid requirements are met.

76
Amino Acid Score
Good
Leucine
Limiting Amino Acid
18
Amino Acids Tracked

Tip: The limiting amino acid is Leucine. Pair with dairy, eggs, and meat for a complete amino acid profile.

All Amino Acids (18)
Amino Acidg / 100gmg / g protein
Tryptophan0.018.7
Threonine0.0433.1
Isoleucine0.0428.3
Leucine0.0644.9
Lysine0.0644.1
Methionine0.019.4
Cystine0.0212.6
Phenylalanine0.0323.6
Tyrosine0.0218.9
Valine0.0540.9
Arginine0.0864.6
Histidine0.0430.7
Alanine0.0859.8
Aspartic Acid0.1082.7
Glutamic Acid0.40311.8
Glycine0.0433.9
Proline0.20159.1
Serine0.0645.7

How Cooking Changes Nutrients

Estimated percentage of each nutrient retained after cooking, based on USDA retention factors for the “Leafy Greens” food category. Values of 100% mean no loss; lower values indicate nutrients lost to heat, water, or oxidation.

Key insights
Folate loses up to 45% when cooked from frozen. Stir-fried retains 85%.
Vitamin C loses up to 42% when boiled (drained). Stir-fried retains 85%.

Source: USDA Table of Nutrient Retention Factors, Release 6 (2007). Retention values are category-level averages — actual retention depends on cooking time, temperature, and water volume.

USDA Retention Factors

Insulin Response

The Insulin Index (II) measures the actual insulin response to food on a scale where white bread = 100. Unlike the Glycemic Index (which only measures blood sugar), the II captures the full hormonal response — including the effect of protein and fat on insulin secretion. This is why high-protein foods like meat and dairy can have significant insulin scores despite having low or zero GI values.

52
Insulin Index
Moderate Insulin Response
Insulin Index Scale 52
0 Low ≤30 Mod ≤60 High ≤100 120
Macro Model ●● Estimated from macronutrient composition (R²=0.49)

Source: Holt et al. 1997; Bao et al. 2016; Bell 2014

Environmental Impact

Environmental footprint per kilogram of food produced. Data represents the global average for the “Brassicas” category.

0.51
kg CO₂e / kg
Very Low Impact
0.55
m² land / kg
Land Use
119
L water / kg
Water Use
4.0
g SO₂e / kg
Acidification
How this compares (GHG emissions)
Potatoes (0.5)Chicken (9.9)Beef (99.5)
Greenhouse Gas Emissions0.51 kg CO₂e / kg
Land Use0.55 m² / kg
Water Use119 L / kg
Eutrophication5.4 g PO₄e / kg
Acidification4.0 g SO₂e / kg
⚠️ Important context about this data
  • Global averages: These figures are production-weighted averages from a meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms across 119 countries (Poore & Nemecek, 2018). Actual impact varies enormously by farming method, geography, and supply chain.
  • System boundary: Cradle-to-retail only — does not include consumer transport, home cooking energy, or food waste.
  • Soil carbon not included: This data does not account for soil carbon sequestration. Some argue that well-managed regenerative grazing partially offsets ruminant emissions; however, full lifecycle accounting — including methane, land-use change, and the opportunity cost of using land for grazing vs. reforestation — typically makes the net footprint of ruminant meat higher, not lower. This is especially relevant in temperate grassland regions like Ireland.
  • Not gospel: This data is informational and illustrative. It is useful for understanding relative magnitudes, but should not be treated as precise measurements for any individual product or farm.

Source: Poore & Nemecek (2018), Science 360(6392). Meta-analysis of ~38,700 farms, 119 countries, 46 product categories.

Global Supply: Vegetables

Top 10 countries by per capita supply of the “Vegetables” food group (kcal/capita/day, 2023). This is food group–level data from FAO Food Balance Sheets, not specific to this individual food.

1.
China; mainland
310
2.
China
306
3.
Albania
258
4.
North Macedonia
221
5.
Guyana
209
6.
Kazakhstan
204
7.
Oman
192
8.
Uzbekistan
190
9.
Tajikistan
186
10.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
183

Global Supply Trend (1961–2023)

+76%
1961: 38 kcal2023: 67 kcal

Source: FAO Food Balance Sheets (2023). Supply = production + imports − exports − waste, converted to kcal/capita/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt contains 22.2 kcal per 100 grams, making it a very low-calorie food. The energy comes from 1.3g of protein (23% of calories), 0.06g of fat (2%), and 5.5g of carbohydrates (99%). Carbohydrates are the primary energy source.

What is Cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt most nutritious for?

The standout nutrient in Cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is Vitamin K1, providing 109 µg per 100g (91% of the Daily Value). It is also a notable source of Vitamin C (29% DV). Our database tracks 91 individual nutrients for this food, allowing detailed comparison across vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and fatty acids.

Is Cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt high in protein?

At 1.3g per 100 grams, Cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt is not a significant source of protein. Pair with protein-rich foods like legumes, meat, fish, or dairy to meet daily protein needs.

How much fiber is in Cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt contains 2.4g of fiber per 100 grams, which is a small amount. To increase fiber intake, consider pairing with high-fiber foods such as legumes, whole grains, or vegetables.

What is the insulin index of Cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt?

Cabbage, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt has a moderate insulin response (II: 52) (estimated from macronutrient composition) on the insulin index scale (white bread = 100). This is a typical insulin response for most mixed foods. Note that the insulin index can differ substantially from the glycemic index — dairy products and high-protein foods often have higher insulin responses than their GI would suggest.