Buttered Cabbage (Irish)
Buttered Cabbage is a simple, traditional Irish side dish made by gently simmering or sautéing shredded cabbage in butter until tender and flavorful. Its core ingredients are cabbage, butter, salt, and often black pepper, reflecting a rustic cooking style. It is a staple of Irish home cooking and pub fare.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is moderate in calories (around 150-200 per serving), with its fat content coming primarily from the butter and carbohydrates from the cabbage. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin K.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 85 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 5.5 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin C | 30 mg |
| Vitamin K | 60 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 50 mcg |
| Folate | 40 mcg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Calcium | 50 mg |
| Iron | 0.8 mg |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg |
Per 1 cup (170 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents the Irish value of making hearty, comforting food from simple, affordable staples. Nutritionally, the fat from the butter helps the body absorb the fat-soluble vitamins (like vitamin K) present in the cabbage.
