Food guide

Savoy Cabbage

A crinkled cabbage that is tender enough to eat raw and milder than white cabbage when cooked.

VegetablesFibre-RichPlant-Based

Savoy Cabbage, a nutrient-dense vegetables food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of savoy cabbage, raw for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g raw — 27 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Savoy Cabbage
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	Per 100 kcal
Energy	27 kcal	27 kcal	100 kcal
Protein	2 g	2 g	7.4 g
Carbohydrate	6.1 g	6.1 g	22.6 g
Fat	0.1 g	0.1 g	0.4 g
Fibre	3.1 g	3.1 g	11.5 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of savoy cabbage, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Savoy Cabbage
Nutrient	Per 100 g	Per serving (100 g)	% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A	50 µg	50 µg	6%
Vitamin C	31 mg	31 mg	34%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Vitamin E	0.17 mg	0.17 mg	1%
Vitamin K	68.8 µg	68.8 µg	57%
Thiamin	0.07 mg	0.07 mg	6%
Riboflavin	0.03 mg	0.03 mg	2%
Niacin	0.3 mg	0.3 mg	2%
Vitamin B6	0.19 mg	0.19 mg	11%
Folate	80 µg	80 µg	20%
Vitamin B12	0 µg	0 µg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.19 mg	0.19 mg	4%
Choline	12.3 mg	12.3 mg	2%
Minerals
Calcium	35 mg	35 mg	3%
Iron	0.4 mg	0.4 mg	2%
Magnesium	28 mg	28 mg	7%
Phosphorus	42 mg	42 mg	3%
Potassium	230 mg	230 mg	5%
Sodium	28 mg	28 mg	1%
Zinc	0.27 mg	0.27 mg	2%
Selenium	0.9 µg	0.9 µg	2%
Copper	0.062 mg	0.062 mg	7%
Manganese	0.18 mg	0.18 mg	8%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Cabbage, savoy, raw

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat savoy cabbage?

Micronutrients for relatively few calories when portions stay reasonable.
A crinkled cabbage that is tender enough to eat raw and milder than white cabbage when cooked.

How to include it

Cook simply with olive oil and an acid, or eat raw where appropriate.
Typical pairing ideas: Caraway, Olive oil, Apple.

Things to consider

Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.