CRESWELL - Although cabbage is available year-round, it is now in the peak of its season. This week we celebrate its mildly sweet flavor and many health-promoting benefits. Cabbage provides a "good," "very good" or "excellent" source of 14 health-protective nutrients including protein, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals. As well as being nutritious and delicious, it is inexpensive - a nutritional bargain! Because cabbage is so low in calories, it is also great for weight loss.
Nutritional Value
One cup of cooked cabbage contains 50% of the daily value (DV) for vitamin C, 14% DV for dietary fiber and 7% DV for manganese. Like its cruciferous cousins, broccoli, Brussels sprouts and kale, cabbage is also a concentrated source of unique health-promoting sulfur compounds. More on the health benefits of Cabbage ...