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Savoy cabbage nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Cabbage, savoy, raw
Article author photo Ani Harutyunyan by Ani Harutyunyan | Last updated on September 18, 2023
Medically reviewed by Jack Yacoubian Article author photo Jack  Yacoubian
Savoy cabbage

Carbs in Savoy cabbage

Savoy cabbage contains 6.1g of carbs per 100g, equal to 2% of daily carbohydrate needs. Savoy cabbage is 91% water. 

Macronutrients chart

2% 7% 89%
Protein:
Daily Value: 4%
2 g of 50 g
2 g (4% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 0%
0.1 g of 65 g
0.1 g (0% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 2%
6.1 g of 300 g
6.1 g (2% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 5%
91 g of 2,000 g
91 g (5% of DV )
Other:
0.8 g
0.8 g

Carbs per serving size

Savoy cabbage is served in one cup (70g). This amount of vegetable contains 4.3g of carbs.

Carbohydrate type breakdown

In 100g of Savoy cabbage, there are 2.3g of sugars and 3.1g of fiber. The main sugars found in this vegetable are glucose and fructose (1). 

Soluble or insoluble fiber

Savoy cabbage contains soluble and insoluble fiber (1)

The fiber in savoy cabbage helps to maintain bowel and cardiovascular health.

Fiber content ratio for Savoy cabbage

37% 51% 12%
Sugar: 2.3 g
Fiber: 3.1 g
Other: 0.73 g

Savoy cabbage net carbs

Net carbs are calculated by subtracting fiber amounts from the carb content of the food. Savoy cabbage's net carb content equals 3g per 100g.

Calories in Savoy cabbage

Savoy cabbage is a low-calorie food because 100g contains only 27 calories.

Calories per serving size

Savoy cabbage is served in one cup (70g). This amount provides 18.9 calories.

Comparison

Savoy cabbage is lower in calories than 95% of foods.

Savoy cabbage is lower in calories than Red cabbage and Broccoli.

On the other hand, it is higher in calories than usual cabbage.

The table below shows the calorie content of Savoy cabbage and some other foods.

FoodCalories
Broccoli34
Red cabbage31
Savoy cabbage27
Cabbage25
Cauliflower25
Napa cabbage12

Burning estimates

The table below illustrates how long it takes to burn 18.9 calories (1 cup of Napa cabbage) and what type of activity is required. The period was evaluated using the MET approach (Metabolic Equivalent of a Task) (2) (3).

 1 cup - 70kg person1 cup - 100kg person
Walking5 min4 min
Running3 min2 min
Cycling2 min2 min

REFERENCES

  1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/savoy-cabbage
  2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4428382/
  3. 2011 Compendium of Physical Activities
Article author photo Ani Harutyunyan
Education: General Medicine at YSMU
Last updated: September 18, 2023
Medically reviewed by Jack Yacoubian

Important nutritional characteristics for Savoy cabbage

Savoy cabbage
Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. 32 (low)
Glycemic load 1 (low)
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 27 kcal
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 3 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 cup, shredded (70 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -3.5 (alkaline)
Oxalates  ⓘ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308814602002121 4 mg
TOP 15% Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 85% of foods
TOP 19% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 81% of foods
TOP 25% Folate, food ⓘHigher in Folate, food content than 75% of foods
TOP 26% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 74% of foods
TOP 27% Folate ⓘHigher in Folate content than 73% of foods

Savoy cabbage calories (kcal)

Serving Size Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 27
Calories in 1 cup, shredded 19 70 g

Savoy cabbage Glycemic index (GI)

Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
32

Savoy cabbage Glycemic load (GL)

1

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 15% 20% 18% 20% 3.7% 7.4% 21% 23% 4.9%
Calcium: 105mg of 1,000mg 11%
Iron: 1.2mg of 8mg 15%
Magnesium: 84mg of 420mg 20%
Phosphorus: 126mg of 700mg 18%
Potassium: 690mg of 3,400mg 20%
Sodium: 84mg of 2,300mg 3.7%
Zinc: 0.81mg of 11mg 7.4%
Copper: 0.19mg of 1mg 21%
Manganese: 0.54mg of 2mg 23%
Selenium: 2.7µg of 55µg 4.9%

Mineral chart - relative view

28 mg
TOP 35%
35 mg
TOP 41%
230 mg
TOP 52%
0.18 mg
TOP 53%
0.06 mg
TOP 74%
28 mg
TOP 79%
42 mg
TOP 80%
0.4 mg
TOP 80%
0.27 mg
TOP 81%
0.9 µg
TOP 83%

Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 60% 3.4% 0% 103% 18% 6.9% 5.6% 11% 44% 60% 0% 6.7% 172%
Vitamin A: 3000IU of 5,000IU 60%
Vitamin E : 0.51mg of 15mg 3.4%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 10µg 0%
Vitamin C: 93mg of 90mg 103%
Vitamin B1: 0.21mg of 1mg 18%
Vitamin B2: 0.09mg of 1mg 6.9%
Vitamin B3: 0.9mg of 16mg 5.6%
Vitamin B5: 0.56mg of 5mg 11%
Vitamin B6: 0.57mg of 1mg 44%
Folate: 240µg of 400µg 60%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 37mg of 550mg 6.7%
Vitamin K: 206µg of 120µg 172%

Vitamin chart - relative view

31 mg
TOP 15%
1000 IU
TOP 19%
80 µg
TOP 27%
69 µg
TOP 43%
0.19 mg
TOP 50%
0.07 mg
TOP 62%
0.17 mg
TOP 79%
0.19 mg
TOP 82%
12 mg
TOP 83%
0.3 mg
TOP 84%
0.03 mg
TOP 87%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
0 µg
TOP 100%

Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 21% 20% 22% 11% 13% 5.7% 11% 14% 18%
Tryptophan: 60mg of 280mg 21%
Threonine: 207mg of 1,050mg 20%
Isoleucine: 303mg of 1,400mg 22%
Leucine: 309mg of 2,730mg 11%
Lysine: 282mg of 2,100mg 13%
Methionine: 60mg of 1,050mg 5.7%
Phenylalanine: 192mg of 1,750mg 11%
Valine: 255mg of 1,820mg 14%
Histidine: 123mg of 700mg 18%

Fat type information

19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.01 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g

All nutrients for Savoy cabbage per selected serving size (100 g)

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Calories 27kcal 1% 95% 1.7 times less than OrangeOrange
Protein 2g 5% 78% 1.4 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.1g 0% 93% 333.1 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 31mg 34% 15% 1.7 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 3g N/A 63% 18.1 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 6.1g 2% 57% 4.6 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 28mg 7% 35% 5 times less than AlmondAlmond
Calcium 35mg 4% 41% 3.6 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 230mg 7% 52% 1.6 times more than CucumberCucumber
Iron 0.4mg 5% 80% 6.5 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 2.3g N/A 58% 4 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 3.1g 12% 26% 1.3 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.06mg 7% 74% 2.3 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.27mg 2% 81% 23.4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 42mg 6% 80% 4.3 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 28mg 1% 79% 17.5 times less than White BreadWhite Bread
Vitamin A 1000IU 20% 19% 16.7 times less than CarrotCarrot
Vitamin A RAE 50µg 6% 34%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 1% 79% 8.6 times less than KiwifruitKiwifruit
Manganese 0.18mg 8% 53%
Selenium 0.9µg 2% 83%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 6% 62% 3.8 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 2% 87% 4.3 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.3mg 2% 84% 31.9 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.19mg 4% 82% 6 times less than Sunflower seedSunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.19mg 15% 50% 1.6 times more than OatOat
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 69µg 57% 43% 1.5 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Trans Fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Folate 80µg 20% 27% 1.3 times more than Brussels sproutBrussels sprout
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0% 93% 453.5 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Choline 12mg 2% 83%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g N/A 93% 1399.9 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g N/A 90% 962.7 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0% 92% 15.3 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.07mg 0% 92% 10.4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.1mg 0% 90% 9 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.1mg 0% 93% 23.6 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.09mg 0% 91% 4.8 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.02mg 0% 93% 4.8 times less than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.06mg 0% 93% 10.4 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.09mg 0% 92% 23.9 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.04mg 0% 92% 18.3 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 27
% Daily Value*
0.15%
Total Fat 0.1g
0.06%
Saturated Fat 0.01g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
1.2%
Sodium 28mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate 6.1g
12%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 35mg 3.5%

Iron 0.4mg 5%

Potassium 230mg 6.8%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
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ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
Source
Low in Sodium
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ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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Savoy cabbage nutrition infographic

Savoy cabbage nutrition infographic
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170388/nutrients

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