Botanically green cabbage belongs to mustard family. Numerous pale green leaves are thick and broad, with prominent veins and a slightly waxy surface. The leaves overlap each other to forma dense sphere or oblate ball.
Green cabbage is known for its sweet and grassy taste with a mustardy finish. Raw green cabbage is crunchy and firm in texture. Cooked green cabbage looses its crunchy texture and becomes soft.
Average diameter of green cabbage is 15 – 18 cm (6-7 inches). Average weight of green cabbage ranges from 500-1000 grams ( 1 – 2 pounds or 17-35 ounces).
Scientific name of Green Cabbage
Brassica oleracea
Other names of Green Cabbage
- Sauerkraut
- Cannonball cabbage
- Patta gobi
- Coleslaw
- Repolho
- Col
- Cavolo
Nutrition facts of Green Cabbage
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 0.1 | GRAM | 0% |
| Protein | 1.28 | GRAM | 3% |
| Carbohydrate | 5.8 | GRAM | 2% |
Calories by source in Green Cabbage:
- Calories by carbohydrate in Green Cabbage = 78%
- Calories by fat in Green Cabbage = 3%
- Calories by protein in Green Cabbage = 19%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Green Cabbage:
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Green Cabbage = 25%
- Saturated fat (SF) in Green Cabbage = 50%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Green Cabbage = 25%
Detailed vitamin profile of Green Cabbage, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart at the end of the article.
Detailed mineral profile of Green Cabbage, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart at the end of the article.
Check freshness in Green Cabbage
- Select a green cabbage with consistent green colour all around
- Avoid green cabage with damaged leaves ( insect damage or breaking due to rough handling)
- Select a green cabbage that is firm to the touch and heavy for its size
Availability of Green Cabbage
- Generally green cabbage is available round the year
How to store Green Cabbage
- Its not advisable to store green cabbage at room temperature
- Green Cabbage can be wrapped in a plastic cover and stored in refrigerator for up-to 2 weeks
- Do not was the green cabbage if planning to store in the refrigerator
Complete nutrition facts of Green Cabbage
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