Cabbage Soup Health Facts
Cabbage soup is low in fat and cholesterol, but has high sodium content. Emory Healthcare explains that people with heart problems need to limit their sodium intake to keep their cholesterol low.
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Calories
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Two cups, or one serving, of cabbage soup contains 63 calories according to TheDailyPlate.com. Approximately 20 percent of calories in cabbage soup come from fat, 40 percent of calories come from carbohydrates, and 40 percent of calories come from protein in cabbage soup.
Fat
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One serving of cabbage soup contains a total of 1.5 grams of fat with only 0.4 grams of saturated fat. The American Heart Association suggests limiting your fat intake to less than 25 and 35 percent of your total daily calories.
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Cholesterol
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Cabbage soup has very little cholesterol with only 1.3 milligrams of cholesterol per serving.
Dietary Fiber
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One serving of cabbage soup contains 1.8 grams of dietary fiber according to TheDailyPlate.com. The Mayo Clinic explains that men need between 30 and 3 grams of fiber per day while women only need between 21 and 25 grams of fiber per day.
Protein
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Cabbage soup is an outstanding source of protein with 6.6 grams of protein per serving.
Sodium
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Cabbage soup is very high in sodium with approximately 798.3 milligrams of sodium per serving. The United States Department of Agriculture recommends consuming less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day.
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