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Fiber-rich refreshing salad with vitamin C
In season: Autumn · Winter · Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 cup (shredded) of Red cabbage, carrot and green apple salad (120 g) has 52 calories. That works out to 43 calories per 100 g. It contains 12.1 g of carbs, 1.1 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 3.4 g of fiber. Its 468 µg of Vitamin A covers 52% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 28 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 cup (shredded) · 120 g
52
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
12.1g
· 4% DV
Protein
1.1g
· 2% DV
Fat
0.2g
· 0% DV
Fiber
3.4g
· 12% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 89% · Protein 8% · Fat 3%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 52 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 22 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrate | 12.1 g | 4% |
| Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 2% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (shredded) | 120 g | 52 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 35 g | 15 kcal |
| ½ cup (shredded) | 60 g | 26 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 70 g | 30 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 43 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 150 g | 65 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 220 g | 95 kcal |
| 2 cup (shredded) | 240 g | 103 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 320 g | 138 kcal |
Calculated from 43 calories per 100 g.
Red cabbage, carrot and green apple salad is made by thinly slicing the cabbage, grating the carrot and cutting the apple into matchsticks. Toss them with lemon juice, olive oil and a little salt, adding the apple just before serving.
A lemon-and-olive-oil dressing suits red cabbage, carrot and green apple salad because its acidity balances the apple and crunchy cabbage. For a sharper flavour, whisk in a little cider vinegar or Dijon mustard.
Yes, red cabbage is commonly eaten raw in red cabbage, carrot and green apple salad. Slice it thinly and massage it briefly with a pinch of salt to soften its texture while keeping it pleasantly crisp.
Coat the cut apple with lemon juice to slow browning in red cabbage, carrot and green apple salad. You can also slice it just before serving and mix it into the salad at the last moment.
Yes, you can prepare the cabbage and carrot for red cabbage, carrot and green apple salad ahead of time. Keep the dressing and sliced apple separate, then combine everything shortly before serving to preserve the crunch.
Red cabbage, carrot and green apple salad keeps for about two to three days in a sealed container in the refrigerator. It stays crisper if you store the dressing separately and add the apple shortly before eating.
Red cabbage, carrot and green apple salad pairs well with grilled chicken, fish, roasted vegetables and bean dishes. Its crisp, tangy flavour also cuts through richer meals such as burgers or roasted meats.
To make red cabbage, carrot and green apple salad less bitter, slice the cabbage very thinly and massage it with a little salt or lemon juice. The sweet carrot and tart apple also balance the cabbage's sharper flavour.
Red cabbage, carrot and green apple salad can add fiber and volume to a meal, which may help you feel satisfied. It does not cause weight loss on its own; keep creamy or oil-heavy dressings modest.
Yes, red cabbage, carrot and green apple salad is a refreshing side that provides fiber and vitamin C. Pair it with a protein-rich food if you want the meal to be more filling and balanced.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
468µg · 52% DV
Vitamin K
38.4µg · 32% DV
Vitamin C
21.6mg · 24% DV
B6
0.13mg · 8% DV
Minerals
Manganese
0.22mg · 10% DV
Copper
0.07mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
216mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus
32mg · 5% DV
Sodium
22mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 52 calories in 1 cup (shredded) (120 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Finely shredded red cabbage and carrot are tossed with crisp green apple, often with a simple dressing of lemon juice and olive oil. Red cabbage, carrot and green apple salad is a fresh, adaptable salad rather than a dish tied to one particular place; the balance of vegetables and fruit gives it both crunch and a tart-sweet edge.
Serve it as a bright side with grilled food, sandwiches or a grain-based lunch. Its vegetables and fruit make it a fibre-containing choice that feels light beside richer dishes. For a less heavy dressing, use lemon and just a little olive oil, and add the apple shortly before serving to keep it crisp and prevent browning.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.01g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.08g
Omega 6:3 ratio 3:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.