Danish Red Cabbage
Danish Red Cabbage is a festive side dish with a gentle balance of sweet and tangy notes, turning tender as it simmers. Butter softens the cabbage while vinegar and cranberry juice lend bright acidity and a jewel-toned hue, with sugar rounding the flavors. Serve it alongside roasted meats or holiday mains for a comforting, vibrant counterpoint.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Danish Red Cabbage, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 24 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 60
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and discard them. Cut the cabbage into quarters; remove and discard the white stem. Finely chop the remaining cabbage.
- 2
Melt butter in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the cabbage in the melted butter until slightly softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the vinegar over the cabbage and stir to coat. Add the cranberry juice and sugar to the pot. Season the cabbage mixture with salt.
- 3
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is completely tender, 60 to 75 minutes. Add more sugar toward the end if it tastes tart.
- Calories 162.81 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 4.21 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 30.0 g 11%
- Total Fat 4.69 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 2.74 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 10.47 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 77.68 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 6.12 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 19.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 130.96 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 2.36 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 717.99 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 158.94 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 164.76 mg Good Source 183%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Danish Red Cabbage is a Danish side dish recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Cranberry Juice, Red Cabbage, and Salt. Each serving provides about 162.81 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Danish Red Cabbage?
- It is a Danish recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Danish Red Cabbage made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cranberry Juice, Red Cabbage, Salt, Sugar. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Danish Red Cabbage?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 162.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Danish Red Cabbage easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Danish Red Cabbage healthy?
- Danish Red Cabbage has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 162.81 calories and 4.21 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 2.74 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required