Cabbage with Bacon
Cabbage with Bacon is a classic American Southern side dish, typically made by sautéing chopped cabbage with crispy bacon, onions, and sometimes a splash of vinegar or broth. It's a humble, flavorful staple that transforms simple, affordable ingredients into a savory, comforting dish often served alongside barbecue, fried chicken, or cornbread.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally higher in fat and protein due to the bacon, while remaining relatively low in carbohydrates, with the cabbage providing fiber, vitamin C, and vitamin K. A typical serving can range from 150 to 250 calories, depending on the amount of bacon fat used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
| Vitamin C | 45 mg |
| Vitamin K | 95 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Calcium | 70 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg |
| Folate | 55 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a prime example of Southern 'peasant food' or 'poor man's cooking,' where inexpensive, hearty ingredients were stretched into satisfying meals. Nutritionally, the cooking process renders the bacon fat, which then infuses the cabbage with flavor, while the cabbage itself offers a nutrient-dense, low-calorie base.
