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Cabbage is a leafy vegetable, consisting of clusters of thick leaves. It is rich in phyto-nutrient antioxidants. Fresh, green leafy cabbage is incredibly nutritious. Per 100 gram of fresh cabbage provides over 36 mg of vitamin C (which is about 60% of what our body requires in a day). Cabbage is a storehouse of phytochemicals that are potent antioxidants and are known to fight against cancers and reduce LDL or "bad cholesterol" levels in the blood. It is also rich in essential vitamins such as vitamin B-5, vitamin B-6 and vitamin B-1. Cabbage is an excellent source of vitamin-K that is important for bone metabolism. The vegetable provides about 65% of the vitamin-K needs of the body. The vegetable also contains adequate amount of minerals like potassium, manganese, iron, and magnesium. Cabbage is very low in fat and calories
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