Braised red cabbage with apples and spices
Braised red cabbage with apples and spices is a traditional Northern European side dish, particularly popular in German, Danish, and British cuisine. It features shredded red cabbage slow-cooked with tart apples, vinegar, sugar, and warm spices like cloves and cinnamon, creating a sweet-and-sour flavor profile.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is primarily a source of carbohydrates from the apples and added sugar, with minimal fat and protein. It is rich in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants from the cabbage, and a typical serving contains roughly 100-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 135 kcal |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Vitamin K | 85 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 220 IU |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Manganese | 0.6 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Folate | 55 mcg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a staple of holiday meals like Christmas in Germany and Denmark, where its vibrant color is considered festive. Nutritionally, the vinegar used in cooking helps preserve the cabbage's red-purple anthocyanin pigments, which are powerful antioxidants.
