How Many Calories in White cabbage?
1 cană varză tăiată, crudă (90g) = 23 kcal
Nutritional Values per 100g
Standard Serving
1 cană varză tăiată, crudă (90g) contains 23 calories.
Best time: Anytime - raw in salads or cooked as a side dish
Benefits
- ✓Extremely low in calories (25 kcal/100g) - allows large portions without a significant caloric impact
- ✓Rich in vitamin C and vitamin K - a cup of raw cabbage covers a significant part of the daily vitamin K need
- ✓Contains glucosinolate compounds (like broccoli) with possible protective effects against certain cancers
- ✓Good source of fiber (2.5g/100g) that supports digestive health and satiety
- ✓The fermented version (sauerkraut) provides natural probiotics for gut microbiome health
Considerations
- !May cause bloating or gas in sensitive people, due to fermentable fibers
- !Sauerkraut has a high sodium content - check the label if you're watching your salt intake
- !Overcooking through prolonged boiling significantly reduces the vitamin C content
FitAzi Tip
FitAzi recommends cabbage as a high-volume, low-calorie base for weight-loss salads - a cup of finely shredded cabbage (90g) has only 23 calories. To preserve more nutrients, prefer brief steaming or eating it raw in salads instead of prolonged boiling.
Frequently Asked Questions
100g of raw white cabbage has 25 calories, with 1.3g protein, 6g carbs, 0.1g fat, and 2.5g fiber. It's one of the lowest-calorie vegetables, being 92% water.
Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage) has about 19-27 calories/100g, similar to raw cabbage, but with a much higher sodium content due to the brining process. A typical 100g serving of sauerkraut can have 400-700mg sodium, relevant for people watching their salt intake.
Yes, cabbage is excellent for weight loss thanks to its very low caloric density (25 calories/100g) and fiber content, which provides fullness with few calories. You can eat large portions of cabbage in salads or as a side without meaningfully affecting your daily caloric deficit.
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Nutritional values shown are approximate and may vary depending on preparation method and origin. Consult a nutrition specialist for personalized recommendations.