Cabbage / कोबी

Nutrients and phytochemicals

Raw cabbage is 92% water, 6% carbohydrates, 1% protein, and contains negligible fat (table). In a 100 gram reference amount, raw cabbage is a rich source of vitamin C and vitamin K, containing 44% and 72%, respectively, of the Daily Value (DV).^[78] Cabbage is also a moderate source (10–19% DV) of vitamin B6 and folate, with no other nutrients having significant content per 100-gram serving (table).

Basic research on cabbage phytochemicals is ongoing to discern if certain cabbage compounds may affect health or have potential for anti-disease effects, such as sulforaphane and other glucosinolates.^[79] Studies on cruciferous vegetables, including cabbage, include whether they may lower the risk against colon cancer.^[80] Cabbage is a source of indole-3-carbinol, a chemical under basic research for its possible properties.^[81]

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