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Red Cabbage And Its Health Benefits
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This topic will deal with a plant named red cabbage which comes under the family Brassicaceae. The botanical name of this plant is Brassica olaracea C. Group. The other common names of this plant are purple cabbage, red kraut, or blue kraut.
Red cabbage originates from Europe, where it has been cultivated since the Middle Ages. It is believed to have been domesticated in the Mediterranean region of Europe, where it was grown by the ancient Greeks and Romans. Red cabbage has been grown in various parts of Europe for centuries, and it has become a popular vegetable in many countries.
Principle | Nutrient Value | Percentage of RDA |
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Energy | 25 kcal | 1% |
Carbohydrates | 5.8 g | 4% |
Protein | 1.3 g | 2% |
Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0.50% |
Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
Dietary Fiber | 2.50 mg | 6% |
Vitamins | ||
Folates | 53 µg | 13% |
Niacin | 0.234 mg | 1.50% |
Pantothenic acid | 0.212 mg | 4% |
Pyridoxine | 0.124 mg | 10% |
Riboflavin | 0.040 mg | 3% |
Thiamin | 0.061 mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 98 IU | 3% |
Vitamin C | 36.6 mg | 61% |
Vitamin K | 76 µg | 63% |
Electrolytes | ||
Sodium | 18 mg | 1% |
Potassium | 170 mg | 3.50% |
Minerals | ||
Calcium | 40 mg | 4% |
Iron | 0.47 mg | 6% |
Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
Manganese | 0.160 mg | 7% |
Phosphorus | 26 mg | 3.50% |
Zinc | 0.18 mg | 1.50% |
Phyto-nutrients | ||
Carotene-α | 33 µg | — |
Carotene-ß | 42 µg | — |
Lutein- zeaxanthin | 30 µg | — |