Fresh Purple Cabbage

Purple cabbage is a nutrient-rich vegetable linked to a variety of health benefits, including reduced inflammation, a healthier heart, stronger bones, improved gut function, and maybe a lower risk of certain cancers.

Rich in nutrients

Despite being low in calories, purple cabbage contains an impressive amount of nutrients.

One cup (89 grams) of chopped, raw, purple cabbage contains the following nutrients (1Trusted Source):

Calories: 28

Protein: 1 gram

Carbs: 7 grams

Fiber: 2 grams

Vitamin C: 56% of the Daily Value

(DV)

Vitamin K: 28% of the DV

Vitamin B6: 11% of the DV

Vitamin A: 6% of the DV

Potassium: 5% of the DV

Thiamine: 5% of the DV

Riboflavin: 5% of the DV

Purple cabbage also provides small amounts of iron, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and zinc.