Cabbage is a leafy green, red, purple, or white (pale green) biennial plant grown as an annual vegetable crop for its dense leaved heads. It is descended from the wild cabbage and belongs to the "cole crops" or brassicas, meaning it is closely related to broccoli and cauliflower and Savoy cabbage. Nutritional Content : Fat-free, Saturated fat-free, Cholesterol free, Very low in sodium, low in calories, high in vitamin C.