In fact, just 1 cup, or 89 grams (g), of raw green cabbage contains ( Calories: 22 Protein: 1 g Fiber: 2 g Vitamin K: 56% of the Daily Value (DV) Vitamin C: 36% of the DV Folate: 10% of the DV Manganese: 6% of the DV Vitamin B6: 6% of the DV Calcium: 3% of the DV Potassium: 3% of the DV Magnesium: 3% of the DV Cabbage also contains small amounts of other micronutrients, including vitamin A, iron, and riboflavin ( As you can see in the list above, it is rich in vitamin B6 and folate, both of which are essential for many important processes in the body, including energy metabolism and the normal functioning of the nervous system ( In addition, cabbage is high in fiber and contains powerful antioxidants, including polyphenols and sulfur compounds ( Antioxidants protect the body from damage caused by free radicals
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