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Traditional Black Sea dish, tangy and salty, sauteed pickled black cabbage
In season: Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Sauteed pickled black cabbage (120 g) has 62 calories. That works out to 52 calories per 100 g. It contains 9.4 g of carbs, 1.9 g of protein, 1.9 g of fat and 3.8 g of fiber. Its 252 µg of Vitamin K covers 210% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 20 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
62
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
9.4g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.9g
· 4% DV
Fat
1.9g
· 2% DV
Fiber
3.8g
· 14% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 60% · Protein 12% · Fat 28%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 62 kcal | |
| Total fat | 1.9 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.24 g | 1% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 768 mg | 33% |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.4 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% |
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 serving (medium) | 120 g | 62 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 60 g | 31 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 80 g | 42 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 52 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 100 g | 52 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 110 g | 57 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 150 g | 78 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 94 kcal |
Calculated from 52 calories per 100 g.
Sauteed pickled black cabbage is a traditional Black Sea-style dish made by cooking pickled cabbage in a pan, often with onion and oil. Pickling gives it a tangier, saltier flavor than a dish made with fresh greens.
To make sauteed pickled black cabbage, drain the pickled leaves and rinse them briefly if they taste very salty. Chop them, then cook with softened onion and a little oil until tender and heated through; seasonings vary by household.
Sauteed pickled black cabbage comes from the food traditions of Turkey’s Black Sea region, where black cabbage and pickling are familiar parts of home cooking. Recipes vary across families, so it is better described as regional than tied to one town.
Sauteed pickled black cabbage tastes savory, tangy, and usually quite salty, with a softer texture after cooking. The exact sharpness depends on how sour and salty the cabbage was before it went into the pan.
If you cannot find pickled black cabbage, use another pickled leafy cabbage, such as pickled collard greens, as the closest substitute. Fresh collards can work in a pinch, but the result will lack the distinctive sour, fermented flavor.
Pickling gives the cabbage the sour, savory character that defines sauteed pickled black cabbage. The quick pan-cooking warms it and blends that sharpness with the onion and oil; fresh cabbage produces a different dish rather than the same flavor.
Rinse the cabbage for sauteed pickled black cabbage only if it is too salty or sour for your taste. A quick rinse can soften the brine flavor, while prolonged soaking may wash away the tang that makes the dish distinctive.
Serve sauteed pickled black cabbage with cornbread or crusty bread to balance its briny, tangy flavor. It also works alongside beans or another simple main dish, especially when the rest of the meal is not heavily salted.
Store leftover sauteed pickled black cabbage in a covered container in the refrigerator once it has cooled. Eat it within a few days, and reheat only the portion you plan to serve so the rest is not repeatedly warmed.
Yes, you can freeze sauteed pickled black cabbage, although the leaves may be softer after thawing. Freeze it in meal-sized portions in airtight containers, thaw in the refrigerator, and reheat thoroughly before serving.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
252µg · 210% DV
Vitamin C
27.6mg · 31% DV
Vitamin A
216µg · 24% DV
Folate
54µg · 14% DV
Minerals
Sodium
768mg · 33% DV
Manganese
0.36mg · 16% DV
Calcium
108mg · 11% DV
Iron
1.44mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
264mg · 8% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sauteed pickled black cabbage is a traditional dish from Turkey’s Black Sea region. It is made by pan-cooking pickled black cabbage, a leafy green similar to collards, often with onion and a little oil. The pickle gives the dish its distinctive tang and saltiness.
It is commonly served with cornbread or alongside beans and other home-cooked dishes. The cabbage stays pleasantly tender, with a sharper flavour than fresh greens, and contributes fibre: a 100 g portion has 3.2 g. If you find the pickle too salty, briefly rinse and drain the cabbage before cooking; it will also soften some of the tang.
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 3
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
0.24g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.36g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.48g
Omega 6:3 ratio 1.6:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.