Cabbage
Nutrient Content : Vitamins & Minerals
(Based on 100g in raw form)
Fiber | Calcium | Iron | Magnesium | Potassium | Phosphorus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2.5 g | 40 mg | 0.47 mg | 12 mg | 170 mg | 26 mg |
Sodium | Zinc | Copper | Manganese | Selenium | Choline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18 mg | 0.18 mg | 0.02 mg | 0.16 mg | 0.3 mcg | 10.7 mg |
Vitamin A (mcg/IU) | Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) | Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) | Vitamin B6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5 mcg/98 IU | 0.06 mg | 0.04 mg | 0.23 mg | 0.21 mg | 0.12 mg |
Vitamin B9 (Folate/Folic Acid) | Vitamin B12 | Vitamin C | Vitamin D | Vitamin E | Vitamin K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
43 mcg | 36.6 mg | 0.15 mg | 76 mcg |
What It Helps:
How It Helps:
Like other cruciferous vegetables it contains antioxidants that helps protect against diseases like heart disease, Alzheimers, as well as diabetes.
The antioxidants help protect against "free radicals". These free radicals can cause damage to cells as well as cell DNA. The antioxidants look for these free radicals; as they bind to the free radicals, it helps prevents the radicals from attaching to healthy cells instead (which in the long run causes diseases like diabetes,atherosclerosis, eye disease, etc.)
Contains anti-inflammatory properties (mostly in red cabbage)
Can help lower LDL ("Bad") Cholesterol levels
Contains lutein which helps prevent degenerative eye disease
Tips & Other Info.
Including cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts, or cauliflower in your diet is very beneficial.
Gardening Tips & Info.
Here are some planting tips and information if you want to have this plant in your own backyard (or front yard)
Planting Season
Harvesting Season
Pruning Season
Watering Schedule
Sunlight Exposure
Potted / In Ground
Depending on type of cabbage, it can be sown in spring (April-May) or in summer (June-July).
pH level of 7.0-8.0 | Depending on type of cabbage, it can be harvested in summer (June-August), fall (September-November), or winter (December-February). | Full sun with partial shade (summer time) |