Calories in bok choy
A typical serving of bok choy provides about 9 calories. Here are the full macros and nutrition facts.
Per serving · 1 cup, chopped (70 g)
Calories
9kcal
Protein
1g
Carbs
1.5g
Fat
0.1g
Per 100 g
| Calories | 13 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 2.2 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.03 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugars | 1.2 g |
| Sodium | 65 mg |
Data based on Open Food Facts and public nutrition databases.
Chinese cabbage with green leaves and crunchy white stalks. An essential ingredient in Asian cuisine for its texture.
Nutritional benefits
- Excellent source of vitamin A and C
- Provides high bioavailability calcium
- Very low in calories and carbohydrates
How to prepare it
- 1.Stir-fried with ginger and soy sauce
- 2.Halved and seared on the grill
- 3.In ramen-style soups at the last minute
Lighter alternatives
Swiss chard
Similar leaves but stronger flavor
Celery
Similar crunchy texture in the stalk
Spinach
Quick substitute for the green leaves
Healthy tip
Bok choy is one of the best plant sources of absorbable calcium.
Frequently asked questions
Is it the same as cabbage?
It belongs to the family but doesn't form a closed head; it's more delicate.
Do you eat stalk and leaf?
Yes, the stalk is crunchy like celery and the leaf soft like spinach.
How to wash it?
Wash thoroughly between stalks where grit often accumulates.