Dietary properties of Chinese cabbage
Peking cabbage is a vegetable with delicate light green leaves, which are collected in a loose, oblong head of cabbage. The heads are well stored and do not require special conditions. We will consider the composition and calorie content of Peking cabbage in the article.
Dietary properties of Chinese cabbage
Cabbage composition
The Chinese began to grow cabbage. At home it is called Petsai or Chinese salad. It tastes like celery.
The main benefits of Peking cabbage are concentrated in the light fleshy part of the head of cabbage. It owes its juiciness to the fact that it is 95% water. Nutritional value of BZHU per 100 g of product is:
- Protein - 1.1 g;
- Fat - 0.3 g;
- Carbohydrates - 1.2 g;
- Fiber - 1.7 mg.
The calorie content of Peking cabbage is negligible - only 16 kcal. In addition, the composition includes:
- Vitamins - A, C, E (tocopherol), K (phylloquinone), PP (nicotinic acid), choline, lycopene, B2 (riboflavin), B1 (thiamine), B6 (pyridoxine), B5 and B9 (pantothenic and folic acids) ;
- Minerals - microelements (salt of iron, zinc, copper, manganese, selenium), macroelements (potassium, sodium, iodine, fluorine, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus);
- Organic acids (citric);
- Amino acids - lysine, histidine, isoleucine, omega -3 and -6;
- Antioxidants - lutein, sulforaphane, isothiocyanate, indole-3-carbinol, zeaxanthin, carotene;
- Alkaloids and natural sugars.
Vitamin C in the Beijing miracle vegetable is 2 times more than in a white-headed relative and 5 times more than in lettuce.
Calorie content of cabbage
KBZHU table for 100 g of finished product:
| Name | Calories, kcal | Proteins, g | Fat, g | Carbohydrates, g |
| Fresh Chinese cabbage | 16,0 | 1,1 | 0,3 | 1,2 |
| Boiled | 66,1 | 0,4 | 5,1 | 1,4 |
| Stew | 36,8 | 3,3 | 1,3 | 3,4 |
| Cabbage rolls | 100,6 | 5,4 | 5,9 | 7,1 |
| Peking vegetable salad | 32,9 | 3,0 | 1,7 | 9,1 |
| With sour cream | 76,4 | 0,8 | 6,4 | 1,2 |
| With mayonnaise | 81,5 | 1,2 | 6,9 | 4,5 |
| With butter | 34,8 | 0,3 | 2,4 | 1,1 |
| With chicken | 69,9 | 7,4 | 2,0 | 2,6 |
Seasoning salads with mayonnaise is not recommended, since in 1 tbsp. l this product contains 100 kcal. Such a dish ceases to be dietary. Better to replace it with sour cream, which contains only 20 calories.
Beneficial features
Cabbage is very useful
Delicate cabbage leaves contain a record amount of nutrients for the body.
- Contributes to the fight against nervous disorders and stress. The alkaloid lactucine, which is part of the chemical composition of the vegetable, is responsible for this. It also helps to normalize blood pressure and enhance metabolism.
- Boosts the immune system and physical activity.
- The use of Chinese cabbage is recommended for anemia. It promotes the formation of red blood cells - platelets, reduces the number of cholesterol plaques and removes those already accumulated.
- Indispensable for atherosclerosis.
- Protects the liver from toxic fatty deposits.
- It enriches the body with potassium, and, therefore, has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system, strengthens the walls of blood vessels.
- Lysine purifies the blood and removes unwanted proteins. Vitamin B9 helps restore brain function and develop memory.
- Beta-carotene contributes to the preservation of vision. Chinese cabbage is recommended for improving sleep as well as normalizing blood sugar levels.
Slimming
Due to the low calorie content of fresh Peking cabbage, it is widely used by the fair half of humanity.
Nutritionists strongly recommend overweight people to consume it. It is included in the diet of most diets.
When dieting, it is recommended to eat salads from cabbage and lean meats (turkey, beef, chicken) no more than 400 grams per day. In a week, you can lose about 4 kilograms.
A Beijing guest is usually eaten raw, but the use of heat treatment will not in the least damage its merits. The prepared meals are not only tasty but also light. Losing weight need to know the calorie content of Peking cabbage in 100 g of dishes prepared in various ways.
For digestion
Fiber gently envelops the walls of the stomach and helps to improve the functioning of the digestive tract. Rare vitamin U contributes to the healing of duodenal and stomach ulcers.
Cabbage restores the intestinal microflora and blocks the growth of harmful bacteria. Improves metabolism, regulates stool, removes toxins from the body.
For woman
Helps maintain the beauty and youthfulness of the skin. The most important chemical in a vegetable for a woman's health is indole, which converts estradiol into a less dangerous form of the hormone estrogen. This reduces the risk of developing breast and prostate cancer.
Due to the rich vitamin and mineral complex, it is recommended for pregnant women. A huge complex of minerals has a beneficial effect on kidney function, as it removes excess fluid from the body and eliminates puffiness.
Contraindications
Chinese cabbage can be harmful to your health. Due to the high content of citric acid, it should be used with caution by people with high acidity levels. This can lead to acid-base imbalance, exacerbation of ulcers, pancreatitis, gastritis, colitis. The salt added to the Chinese cabbage dish blocks the action of sulfur and chlorine, which help cleanse the intestines and can lead to internal stomach bleeding.
Cannot be combined with fermented milk products such as cottage cheese, cheese, because such food can cause indigestion.
A healthy adult is recommended to eat no more than 150 g per day. Breastfeeding mothers should refrain from consuming Chinese vegetables in the first two months after giving birth. Babies can be introduced into the diet in small portions, gradually bringing up to 100 g.