Cole leaves, dried, boiled in unsalted water

Cole leaves are leafy vegetables from the cabbage family. The figures here describe dried leaves boiled in unsalted water. They provide small amounts of protein and carbohydrate, along with minerals including calcium and iron. Per 100g, they contain 78 kJ of energy, 1.7g of protein, 67mg of calcium and 2.4mg of iron.

Calcium contributes to the maintenance of bones and teeth, while iron is needed to make haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood. Iron from plant foods is generally less readily absorbed than iron from meat. Although these leaves were boiled without added salt, they still contain naturally occurring sodium. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.