Red cabbage contains several essential vitamins . A cup of red cabbage contains 85 % of the RDA of vitamin C and 20 % of vitamin A. Vitamin C is known as a powerful antioxidant. It has anti-cancer and anti-aging effects and improves the immune system.
It is noteworthy that even red cabbage contains more vitamin C than fresh oranges and twice as much vitamin C than green cabbage . On the other hand , vitamin A contained red cabbage is essential in maintaining good views .