🥬 Green Cabbage

High Vitamin K for bones and calcium absorption:
True. Green cabbage is rich in vitamin K1, which supports bone mineralization and works with vitamin D and calcium to maintain skeletal health.

Mild fiber content and digestive benefits:
Accurate. Green cabbage contains both soluble and insoluble fiber, which promotes digestion and regularity while being gentle on the gut for most people.

Low calorie content for weight management:
Completely true. One cup (about 90g) of chopped green cabbage has ~22 calories, making it great for calorie-conscious diets.

🥬 Red Cabbage

High in antioxidants (anthocyanins):
True. Red cabbage’s color comes from anthocyanins, powerful antioxidants that reduce oxidative stress and support heart and brain health.

Supports heart health and fights inflammation:
Accurate. Studies show red cabbage may help reduce LDL cholesterol and systemic inflammation due to its antioxidant profile.

More beta-carotene for eye and skin health:
Partly true. Red cabbage has slightly higher beta-carotene and vitamin C than green cabbage, both beneficial for eye and skin health — but not on the level of carrots or sweet potatoes.

Supports joint health and reduces chronic inflammation:
Plausible but overstated. While antioxidants may indirectly help reduce joint inflammation, cabbage isn’t a clinical anti-inflammatory treatment. It contributes to overall anti-inflammatory dietary patterns.

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