Napa Cabbage · Brassica rapa var. pekinensis
Cabbage, chinese (pe-tsai), raw
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Excellent nutrient density 66/100
How many beneficial nutrients Cabbage, chinese (pe-tsai), raw delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Cabbage, chinese (pe-tsai), raw come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
66% from carbs
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Carbs 66%3.2 g per serving
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Fat 9%0.2 g per serving
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Protein 25%1.2 g per serving
What Cabbage, chinese (pe-tsai), raw is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.2 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | |
| Total Sugars | 1.4 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.2 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 57.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 15.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 38.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 5.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 2.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 21.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 15.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.2 g | |
| Histidine | 21.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 68.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 70.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 71.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 7.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 35.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 39.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 12.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 53.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 69.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 67.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 86.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 13.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 288.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 35.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 25.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 38.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 23.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 16.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 27.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 42.9 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.0 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.4 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 79.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.1 mg | |
| Choline | 7.6 mg | |
| Betaine | 0.3 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 77.0 mg | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | |
| Magnesium | 13.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 29.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 238.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 9.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | |
| Selenium | 0.6 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 1.0 g | — |
About Cabbage, chinese (pe-tsai), raw
Napa cabbage, also called Chinese cabbage or pe-tsai, forms a pale, oblong head of crinkled, frilly leaves with thick white ribs. It is much milder and sweeter than a regular round cabbage, with a tender crunch that makes it a staple from northern China to Korea, where it is the cabbage of choice for kimchi.
It is exceptionally light, only about 16 calories per 100 grams, yet a good source of vitamin C, folate, vitamin K and potassium, with plenty of water and a little fiber. That combination makes it an easy way to add volume and freshness to a meal without adding much energy.
Napa cabbage is endlessly useful — shredded raw into slaws and salads, quickly stir-fried, wilted into soups and dumpling fillings, or salted and fermented into kimchi. Because the leaves are so tender, it cooks far faster than denser cabbages.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cabbage, chinese (pe-tsai), raw?
There are 16 calories in 100 g of Cabbage, chinese (pe-tsai), raw, or about 12 calories in 1 cup, shredded (76 g).
How much protein is in Cabbage, chinese (pe-tsai), raw?
Cabbage, chinese (pe-tsai), raw contains 1.2 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Cabbage, chinese (pe-tsai), raw?
Cabbage, chinese (pe-tsai), raw has 3.2 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Cabbage, chinese (pe-tsai), raw?
Cabbage, chinese (pe-tsai), raw provides 0.2 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Cabbage, chinese (pe-tsai), raw a good source of?
Cabbage, chinese (pe-tsai), raw is an excellent source of Vitamin K (36% DV), Vitamin C (30% DV) and Folate (B9) (20% DV) and a good source of Vitamin B6 (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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