White Cabbage

WHITE CABBAGE
     White cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. alba) is characterized by a high concentration of vitamin K (phylloquinone) (63.0% of the Daily Value [DV] per 100 g), ascorbic acid (55.0%), and folate (folic acid) (24.0%). Its mineral profile is notably rich in: boron (286.0% DV per 100 g), silicon (177.0%), cobalt (30.0%), molybdenum (14.0%), potassium (12.0%), manganese (11.0%), and chromium (10.0%). The biochemical profile is further distinguished by its phytosterol fraction, specifically campesterol and brassicasterol (total content – 20.0% DV), and glucose (20.0% DV). It contains minor quantities of starch (0.03–0.10 g per 100 g) and sucrose (0.08–0.40 g).
     The significant concentration of phytosterols in white cabbage—specifically campesterol and brassicasterol—represents a class of steroid compounds capable of modulating cholesterol homeostasis, potentially reducing serum levels by 10.0–20.0%. Due to their structural homology with cholesterol, these phytosterols competitively bind to bile acids and micelles within the intestinal lumen, thereby inhibiting cholesterol absorption and facilitating its excretion. Furthermore, phytosterols exert therapeutic effects in cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); they effectively inhibit the biosynthesis of pro-inflammatory prostaglandins, enhance urinary flow kinetics, and reduce prostatic edema and residual urinary volume.
     Patients with gout should note that the total purine base content per 100 g of white cabbage constitutes approximately 10.0% of the maximum daily allowance.
     The concentration of oxalic acid per 100 g is negligible (1 mg), representing 0.3% of the maximum tolerable daily intake (for further details, see Rhubarb).
Caloric content per 100 g: 25-28 kcal
Water in 100 g: 90-92 g
Ash from 100 g: 0.6 g
CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
 
Vitamins, macro- and microelements, nutrients per 100 g
VITAMINS
Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually*
Vitamin B1 (thiamine) 0.028-0.079 mg 3% 5
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 0.025-0.059 mg 2% 0
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) 0.21 mg 4% 5
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 0.101-0.212 mg 7% 10
Vitamin B9 (folic acid) 42-125 µg 24% 20
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 0.0 µg 0% 0
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 25.5-62.0 mg 55% 60
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 0.02-0.1 mg 0.5% 0
Vitamin D (ergocalciferol) 0.0 µg 0% 0
Vitamin PP (nicotinic acid) 0.2-0.56 mg 2% 5
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 76 µg 63% 70
Biotin 0.81-1.4 µg 2% 5
Beta-carotene 16-66 µg 0.9% 5
Lutein + zeaxanthin 30 µg 0% 0
Lycopene 0.0 µg 0% 0
Choline 10.7 mg 2% 5
Methylmethionine sulfonium (vitamin U) 16.4-20.7 mg 9.5% 10

* Full jug – 100% daily norm; empty – 0-1% daily norm.

MINERAL ELEMENTS

Macroelements

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Potassium 175.0-320.0 mg 12% 20
Calcium 42.5-57.0 mg 6% 5
Silicon 53 mg 177% 10080
Magnesium 16.0 mg 4% 5
Sodium 4.4-13.0 mg 0.8% 0
Sulfur 77 mg 7% 5
Phosphorus 23.3-40.7 mg 4% 5
Chlorine 37 mg 2% 5

Microelements

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Aluminum 570 µg 1.5% 0
Boron 200 µg 286% 10010090
Vanadium No data
Iron 0.2-0.6 mg 2.5% 5
Iodine 3-15 µg 8% 10
Cobalt 3 µg 30% 30
Manganese 110.0-360.0 µg 11% 10
Copper 35.0-80.0 µg 1.9% 5
Molybdenum 10 µg 14% 20
Nickel 9.5-15.0 µg 8% 10
Rubidium No data
Selenium 0.767 µg 1.1% 0
Fluorine 10 µg 0.3% 0
Chromium 5 µg 10% 10
Zinc 230.0-400.0 µg 3% 5

 

PROTEINS AND AMINO ACIDS

 

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Total protein content 1.8 g 3% 5
Content of essential amino acids 0.27-0.41 g 1.5% 0
Content of non-essential amino acids 0.68-0.86 g 1.3% 0

 

Essential Amino Acids

 

Acid Name Content, g per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Valine 0.042-0.060 3.0% 5
Histidine 0.022-0.030 3.0% 5
Isoleucine 0.03-0.05 3.0% 5
Leucine 0.041-0.060 2.0% 5
Lysine 0.044-0.060 2.0% 5
Methionine 0.012-0.020 3.0% 5
Threonine 0.035-0.050 3.0% 5
Tryptophan 0.01 1.5% 0
Phenylalanine 0.032-0.060 2.0% 5

 

Non-Essential Amino Acids

 

Acid Name Content, g per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Alanine 0.042-0.070 0.9% 0
Arginine 0.075-0.090 1.3% 0
Aspartic acid 0.122-0.170 1.2% 0
Glycine 0.03-0.05 1.1% 0
Glutamic acid 0.28-0.29 2.0% 5
Proline 0.048-0.060 1.2% 0
Serine 0.053-0.060 0.7% 0
Tyrosine 0.019-0.050 1.0% 0
Cystine 0.011-0.020 0.9% 0



FATS AND FATTY ACIDS

 

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Total fat content 0.1 g 0.1% 0
Content of unsaturated fatty acids 0.034 g 0.1% 0
Content of omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids 0.084 g 8% 10
Content of omega-6 unsaturated fatty acids 0.031 g 0.3% 0
Content of saturated fatty acids 0.041 g 0.2% 0

 

Unsaturated Fatty Acids

 

Acid Name Content, g per 100 g of product
Palmitoleic C 16:1 (omega-7) 0.004 g
Oleic C 18:1 (omega-9) 0.0 g
Linoleic C 18:2 (omega-6) 0.031 g
Linolenic C 18:3 (omega-3) 0.084 g
Stearidonic C 18:4 (omega-3) 0.0 g
Gadoleic C 20:1 (omega-11) 0.0 g
Arachidonic C 20:4 (omega-6) 0.0 g
Eicosapentaenoic C 20:5 (omega-3) 0.0 g
Erucic C 22:1 (omega-9) 0.0 g
Clupanodonic C 22:5 (omega-3) 0.0 g
Docosahexaenoic C 22:6 (omega-3) 0.0 g
Nervonic C 24:1 (omega-9) 0.0 g

 

Saturated Fatty Acids

 

Acid Name Content, g per 100 g of product
Myristic C 14:0 0.001 g
Palmitic C 16:0 0.029-0.037 g
Stearic C 18:0 0.004 g
Arachidic C 20:0 No data
Behenic C 22:0 No data
Lignoceric C 24:0 No data

 

Sterols

 

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Campesterol + brassicasterol 11 mg 20% 20
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0%

 

CARBOHYDRATES

 

Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Total carbohydrate content 5.8-6.7 g 2% 5
Mono- and disaccharides 4.6 g 9.2% 10
Glucose 1.67-2.6 g 20% 20
Fructose 1.45-1.6 g 4.3%
Galactose 0.0 g 0% 0
Sucrose 0.08-0.40 g
Lactose 0.0 g 0% 0
Starch 0.03-0.10 g  –
Maltose 0.0 g
Fiber 2 g 10% 10
Pectin 0.1 g 2% 5
 
PURINE BASES
Name Content, mass fraction per 100 g of product % of daily norm
in numbers visually
Content of total purines 13 mg 10% 10

Units of measurement:
Piece: about 1500.0 g
Tea glass: 250.0 g
Faceted glass: 200.0 g
Teaspoon: 7.0 g
Tablespoon: 20.0 g

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