Red vs. Green Cabbage: Which is Healthier?

Red vs. green cabbage—what are the benefits and which one is healthier? Find out.

Timestamps
0:06 Red cabbage 
1:17 Green cabbage 
1:43 One of the biggest health benefits of cabbage (both types)
2:09 More cabbage benefits 
2:14 Red vs. green cabbage—which is healthier?

Today we're going to talk about red and green cabbage differences. I'm also going to tell you which type of cabbage is healthier. 

Red cabbage vs. Green cabbage: 

Benefits of red cabbage:
• 10 times more vitamin A than green cabbage 
• More Vitamin C than green cabbage (sauerkraut has about 10 times more vitamin C than unfermented cabbage)
• 2 times more iron than green cabbage 
• Anthocyanins (ant-cancer, anti-inflammatory, reduces free radical damage)

Benefits of green cabbage:

• More vitamin A than red cabbage 

Both green cabbage and red cabbage contain:

• Phytonutrients 
• Sinigrin—sulfur (anti-cancer)
• Polyphenols 
• Flavonoids 
• DIM 

One of the biggest health benefits of cabbage (both types) is for:

• Ulcers and gastritis (juice of the cabbage, sauerkraut, coleslaw)

More cabbage benefits:

• Cabbage is good for the blood sugars 
• Cabbage can help balance estrogen dominance 

Which type of cabbage is healthier?

Both red cabbage and green cabbage are healthy. Red cabbage has a little bit more nutrients. I actually recommend consuming both types of cabbage. 

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, 56 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of The New Body Type Guide and other books published by KB Publishing. He has taught students nutrition as an adjunct professor at Howard University. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Try consuming both red cabbage and green cabbage to get a ton of health benefits. Thanks for watching!

[MsTony]

I ferment my own red and green cabbages which I grow in my garden organically. So for me I love them both. I also do cole slaw with a tiny bit of my homegrown carrots as they’re higher in carbs. Yummy

[cruciferousvegetable]

I grow 36 heads of cabbage a year and ferment 10 gallons of saurkraut a year. I prefer to form my own retinol.

[PortCanon]

Cabbage is SOOO underrated.
Since keto, I enjoy some every other day.

[agnesstrzykowska]

In the area I grew up red cabbage salad is a local specialty. I loved it! But I haven't eaten it for years and I need to find how to prepare it. Thanks for reminding me 🙂

[coryd]

Once when I was a wee child I got caught in the veggie bin after bedtime eating raw cabbage! At the time I got scolded, but now my mom kicks herself for that! She said “what was I thinking?” She said actually it was so cute! Little girl in the dark kitchen eating raw cabbage right out of the refrigerator! I still love it more than ever!!

[MichaelJones-hmof]

I make my sauerkraut 30/70 red/green and also add grated turmeric, ginger and garlic. All organic as well. Then I use Celtic sea salt to finalize it. I weigh my mixture and multiply the grams by .02 which I find is the perfect amount of salt to start the fermentation process. This wonderful sauerkraut has a definite bite to it and for me it has really helped heal my gut!

[SD-coxe]

I love both and like to mix green and red for a quick salad. I have a very sensitive stomach and it helps me feel better.

[uzumakiedits]

Dr. Eric berg. I made red cabbage juice today, and was looking for a video, and just like that! There you are 😍😍😍😍 thank you!

[chippychick]

Thank you. I love these short and sweet info clarifying episodes 👍🏼

[mobiustrip]

Ferment them, both are beautiful! Add mustard seeds, juniper berries, etc. I add spinach and seaweed. Pepper and Tumeric too. It's anti kryptonite!

[tessbennett]

I love eggroll in a bowl. It only takes 30 minutes to make a very filling lunch with the cabbage blend, a lean ground meat, sesame oil, and rice vinegar.

[lf]

Cooked red cabbage in a little oil with cinnamon is super tasty!

[risaandjesus]

Love my cabbage!!!! In Hawaii. We have plate lunches and most of the time it was used as a garnish under a protein or they serve a side of Kim chee. Because there was teriyaki sauce on the cabbage, it made it more delicious. It’s nice to know their health benefits.

[zebrastripes]

So this is a head-to-head competition.

[emilyecms]

I have some red cabbage sauerkraut with lemon and ginger 😍

[lucasquattrucci]

A good cabbage soup! Smells like the earth, smells like garden!! Smells like the rain 💪😍

[longliveindia]

Dr For Cancer Patients, getting L Glutamine from Cabbage is not good tight? Could you please tell whatever to have it or not for cancer patients

[itkad]

Dr Berg, can you explain what nutrients denature or is lost during boiling, frying, baking, and what not? Especially.on veggies because I hardly eat raw veggies

[stayhappy]

I love savoy cabbage. I keep the water and have it as a hot drink with black pepper. Not everyone's choice but I love it

[fidelcatsro]

amazing vegetables more useful than traffic lights!!