Cabbage, white, raw

White cabbage is a leafy vegetable, described here in its raw form. It provides carbohydrate and fibre, along with vitamins and minerals, and contains little fat. Per 100g, raw white cabbage contains 4.8g of carbohydrate, 3g of fibre, 47mg of vitamin C and 84µg of folate.

Fibre supports normal bowel function, while vitamin C helps the body absorb iron from plant foods and supports normal immune function. Folate is needed for normal blood cell formation. Raw white cabbage is low in salt and contains only traces of saturated fat. Cooking and adding ingredients such as salt or butter can change its nutritional composition. Full nutritional figures are provided in the tables below.