When is Cabbage in Season?
- Spring
- Fall
- Winter
Cabbage comes in different varieties and colors. You can find varieties such as Bok choy, napa, and savoy cabbage, as well as red and green cabbage. Cabbage can be eaten raw and is often the base for coleslaw. Cabbage can also be sautéed, steamed, or even fermented, as in sauerkraut. Add cabbage to soups and stews to boost the nutritional value of meals.
Fun fact: The largest cabbage ever grown was over 130 pounds.
Learning / Teaching Resources
- Cabbage Recipes, Coloring Pages, and Other Resources. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
- Cabbage Lesson Plan for Schools and Adults (PDF, 22 MB). SNAP-Ed. South Dakota State University.
- Cabbage Family Newsletter (PDF, 1.4 MB). SNAP-Ed. Michigan Harvest of the Month.
- All About Cabbage – Brochure (PDF, 2.4 MB). SNAP-Ed. Washington State University Extension.
Additional Resources
- Green Cabbage Nutrition, Selection, Storage and Recipes. Foundation for Fresh Produce. Have a Plant®
- Cabbage Information. University of Kentucky Family and Consumer Sciences Extension.
- Cabbage: Selection, Storage, Nutrition & More. University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Nutrition Education Program.
Recipes
What's on the Menu?
Additional Recipes
- Cabbage and Meat Stew. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Cabbage Roll Casserole. SNAP-Ed. The ONIE Project: Choose Homemade.
- Cabbage Tomato Soup. Maryland SNAP-Ed. Eat Smart Recipes.
- MyPlate Kitchen Recipes with Cabbage. USDA. MyPlate Kitchen. SNAP Recipes.
- CalFresh Recipes with Cabbage. SNAP-Ed. EatFresh.
- Food Hero Recipes with Cabbage. SNAP-Ed. Food Hero.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1 cup cabbage, shredded ( 70g)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 18 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Total Sugars | 2 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 2 mg |
| Potassium | 3 mg |
| Sodium | 13 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 28 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
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N/A - data is not available Note: only nutrients that are available will show on this display |
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