Savoy cabbage
Savoy cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. sabauda L. or Brassica oleracea Savoy Cabbage Group) is a variety of the plant species Brassica oleracea. Savoy cabbage is a winter vegetable and one of several cabbage varieties. It has crinkled, emerald green leaves, which are crunchy with a slightly elastic consistency on the palate.
Savoy cabbage | |
| Species | Brassica oleracea var. sabauda L. |
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| Cultivar group | Brassica oleracea Savoy Cabbage Group |
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| Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) | |
|---|---|
| Energy | 113 kJ (27 kcal) |
6.1 g | |
| Sugars | 2.27 g |
| Dietary fiber | 3.1 g |
0.1 g | |
2 g | |
| Vitamins | Quantity %DV† |
| Vitamin A equiv. | 6% 50 μg6% 600 μg77 μg |
| Thiamine (B1) | 6% 0.07 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 3% 0.03 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2% 0.3 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 4% 0.187 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 15% 0.19 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 20% 80 μg |
| Choline | 3% 12.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 37% 31 mg |
| Vitamin E | 1% 0.17 mg |
| Vitamin K | 66% 68.8 μg |
| Minerals | Quantity %DV† |
| Calcium | 4% 35 mg |
| Iron | 3% 0.4 mg |
| Magnesium | 8% 28 mg |
| Manganese | 9% 0.18 mg |
| Phosphorus | 6% 42 mg |
| Potassium | 8% 230 mg |
| Zinc | 3% 0.27 mg |
| Other constituents | Quantity |
| Water | 91 g |
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| †Percentages are roughly approximated using US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA FoodData Central | |
Named after the Savoy region in France, it is also known as Milan cabbage (cavolo di Milano) or Lombard cabbage (cavolo lombardo), after Milan and its Lombardy region in Italy. Known cultivars include 'Savoy King' (in the US), 'Tundra' (green with a firm, round heart) and 'Winter King' (with dark crumpled leaves).
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