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Fermented cabbage dish with probiotic potential, high sodium, and moderate fiber
In season: Autumn · Winter · Spring
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Sauteed white cabbage pickle (120 g) has 74 calories. That works out to 62 calories per 100 g. It contains 7.3 g of carbs, 1.7 g of protein, 3.8 g of fat and 3.1 g of fiber. Its 21.6 µg of Vitamin K covers 18% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 15 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 120 g
74
KCAL / 120G
Carbs
7.3g
· 3% DV
Protein
1.7g
· 3% DV
Fat
3.8g
· 5% DV
Fiber
3.1g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 42% · Protein 10% · Fat 48%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 74 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.8 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.54 g | 3% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 864 mg | 38% |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.3 g | 3% |
| Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% |
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% |
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 | 74 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 18 g | 11 kcal |
| 3 tablespoon (medium) | 54 g | 33 kcal |
| ½ cup (shredded) | 70 g | 43 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 90 g | 56 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 62 kcal |
| 1 cup (shredded) | 140 g | 87 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 160 g | 99 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 180 g | 112 kcal |
Calculated from 62 calories per 100 g.
To make sauteed white cabbage pickle, drain the pickled cabbage and cook it in a pan with onion and a little oil until tender. Chili flakes, black pepper, or tomato paste are common additions; taste before adding salt.
The basic ingredients for sauteed white cabbage pickle are pickled white cabbage, onion, and oil. Some home versions add garlic, tomato paste, or chili. Since the cabbage is already brined, extra salt is often unnecessary.
Sauteed white cabbage pickle works as a tangy side for rice, beans, or meat, and it can also be eaten with bread. Pair it with a milder, less salty dish to balance its sharp, briny flavor.
Yes, cooking sauteed white cabbage pickle reduces the live bacteria that may be present in fermented cabbage. It still has the flavor of pickled cabbage, but a cooked serving is not equivalent to eating the live cultures in uncooked sauerkraut.
To make sauteed white cabbage pickle less salty, drain the cabbage and briefly rinse it before cooking. Soaking it in water can remove more salt, but it also softens the cabbage and reduces some of its sour, briny flavor.
Store sauteed white cabbage pickle in a covered container in the refrigerator and eat it within a few days. Cool it before storing, and reheat only the portion you plan to serve so the rest is not repeatedly warmed.
Yes, sauteed white cabbage pickle can be frozen, though the cabbage may turn softer and release water after thawing. Cool it first, freeze in airtight portions, then thaw in the refrigerator and reheat in a pan.
No, rinsing is not essential when making sauteed white cabbage pickle. Drain it and cook it as is for a stronger briny taste, or rinse it briefly if you want to reduce the salt and acidity.
Sauteed white cabbage pickle is a home-style dish made wherever pickled cabbage is used in cooking, rather than a dish with one universally agreed place of origin. Recipes vary in their use of onion, pepper, and tomato paste.
Sauteed white cabbage pickle can be high in sodium, so people limiting salt for high blood pressure should keep portions modest and rinse the cabbage before cooking. Follow your clinician’s advice if you have a specific sodium limit.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
21.6µg · 18% DV
Vitamin C
14.4mg · 16% DV
Folate
26.4µg · 7% DV
B6
0.11mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Sodium
864mg · 38% DV
Manganese
0.19mg · 8% DV
Potassium ⭐
204mg · 6% DV
Calcium
50mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sauteed white cabbage pickle is a Turkish home-style dish made by cooking chopped white cabbage pickle in a pan, often with onion and oil. It turns fermented cabbage into a warm side rather than serving it straight from the jar, with household variations in how finely it is cut and how long it is cooked. The cabbage becomes tender while keeping its sharp, sour-salty tang; a little browning adds sweetness. In Turkey it is served as a side or meze, often alongside beans, rice or bread. It can also be an easy addition to a simple meal elsewhere. It provides some fibre, but the pickle makes it salty. Rinse it briefly before cooking if you want to reduce the saltiness, and use oil sparingly for a lighter result.
Medium
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
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.54g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.62g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.54g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.5:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.