The nutritional value of cabbage provides information on how much protein, fat, and carbohydrate is in a vegetable. Traditionally, calculations are given per 100 grams of product.
So, white cabbage contains: proteins - 1.44 grams, carbohydrates - 5.43 grams, fats - 0.27 grams. Energy value: 25 kcal. With these properties, cabbage is very useful for those who follow a diet to lose weight. After all, there are practically no fats in it. The advantage of white cabbage is that it has excellent taste. Therefore, it can be consumed with pleasure in large quantities.
As for other types of cabbage, Brussels sprouts have the most protein: 3, 64 grams per 100 grams of the product. In second place in terms of protein content is broccoli cabbage (2.94 grams). It is followed by cauliflower (1.98 grams). According to this indicator, white cabbage takes the last place. However, it has many other useful properties.
Common cabbage surpasses rutabagas, carrots, turnips, beets in terms of protein content. The amino acids contained in cabbage protein are very important for the functioning of the kidneys, thyroid gland, and also for the processes of hematopoiesis.
White cabbage is a valuable source of rare vitamins. Vitamin U helps with stomach and duodenal ulcers. In order for these diseases to pass, you need to drink cabbage juice. In addition, the juice is useful for inflammation of the vocal cords and airways: it helps to keep the voice.
Vitamin K is essential for healthy kidney function. Cabbage contains a lot of vitamin C, which helps to maintain a good immune system. It is very important that vitamin C is retained in cabbage throughout the entire shelf life of the vegetable. In smaller amounts, white cabbage contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, D, PP, P, H.
Cabbage is very high in fiber. This substance improves the motor activity of the intestines. Therefore, cabbage is very useful for hemorrhoids and constipation. It is practically free of sucrose and starch. Therefore, diabetics can use it.
White cabbage helps to remove toxins, toxins and cholesterol from the body. Thus, the frequent use of vegetables becomes the prevention of atherosclerosis. Cabbage is beneficial for any cardiovascular disease.
Most of the healing properties are preserved in cabbage, which has not undergone heat treatment.
Energy value indicates how much energy is released in the body after the vegetable has been completely absorbed. Energy value is measured in kilocalories (kcal) per 100 grams of food. So, in white cabbage this indicator is 25 kcal. Energy value of Brussels sprouts: 42 kcal. This is almost twice as much as that of the white cabbage. Energy value of broccoli cabbage: 28 kcal. As for cauliflower, its nutritional value is the same as that of white cabbage: 25 kcal.
