Cabbage is a leafy green vegetable that grows in a dense and compact head and can be eaten raw or cooked in a range of dishes. Cabbage is nutritious, offering several vitamins and minerals, while remaining low in calories.
One cup serving of shredded cabbage contains just 18 calories. Carbohydrates provide just over 15 calories while proteins offer 2 calories and fats deliver just 1 calorie. The same serving adds less than 1 percent to the daily recommended caloric intake for the average adult, based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet.
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