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2 grams fiber (7% daily value (DV)) 33 milligrams vitamin C (37% DV) ... various studies have shown an association between eating cabbage regularly and lower incidences of lung and breast cancer.
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Yep—Chinese cabbage and chard come in second and third, respectively, on the CDC's list of healthiest fruits and vegetables. Chinese cabbage scored 91.99, while chard nabbed 89.27.
The recommended maximum daily intake of sodium – the amount above which health problems appear – is 2,300 milligrams per day for adults, about 1 teaspoon of salt (5.9 g). The recommended adequate intake of sodium is 1,500 milligrams (3.9 g salt) per day, and people over 50 need even less." [13]
Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA), the daily dietary intake level of a nutrient considered sufficient by the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine to meet the requirements of 97.5% of healthy individuals in each life stage and sex group. The definition implies that the intake level would cause a harmful nutrient deficiency in ...
Cabbage heads are generally picked during the first year of the plant's life cycle, but plants intended for seed are allowed to grow a second year and must be kept separate from other cole crops to prevent cross-pollination. Cabbage is prone to several nutrient deficiencies, as well as to multiple pests, and bacterial and fungal diseases.
Daily Totals: 1,505 calories, 60g fat, 67g protein, 187g carbohydrate, 43g fiber, 1,595mg sodium. Make it 1,800 calories: Add 2 Tbsp. sliced almonds to A.M. snack and add ¼ cup dry-roasted ...
† Percentages estimated using US recommendations for adults, [1] except for potassium, which is estimated based on expert recommendation from the National Academies. [ 2 ] The Brussels sprout is a member of the Gemmifera cultivar group of cabbages ( Brassica oleracea ), grown for its edible buds.