How many carbs are in cabbage?
One cup of raw chopped cabbage (89g) has about 5g of carbohydrate and 3g of net carbs. It is one of the most carb-efficient vegetables you can eat by volume.
Carbs by portion
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup chopped raw (89g) | 5.2g | 2.2g | 2.9g |
| 1 leaf, medium (23g) | 1.3g | 0.6g | 0.8g |
| 1 leaf, large (33g) | 1.9g | 0.8g | 1.1g |
| 100 grams | 5.8g | 2.5g | 3.3g |
Net carbs
One cup of chopped raw cabbage has about 3g of net carbs, which is total carbs (5g) minus fiber (2g). The combination of high water content and decent fiber makes the net carb count very low. See the net carbs guide for context on using net carbs.
For diabetes
Cabbage is essentially a free food for carb counting. One cup has only 5g of total carbs, and the fiber and water slow any glucose impact further. A two-cup serving still delivers under 10g of carbs. The main carb risk comes from how it is prepared: coleslaw with a sweet mayo dressing can add 10 to 20g, and stuffed cabbage rolls with rice add the rice carbs. See the diabetes carb-counting guide.
Keto and low carb
Cabbage is excellent for keto. One cup has about 3g of net carbs. You can eat several cups in a day and still stay well within a 20 to 30g daily budget. It is one of the most popular low-carb vegetables for high-volume, low-calorie keto meals.
Good to know
Green, red, and savoy cabbage have similar carb counts. Red cabbage has slightly more sugar and antioxidants but the total carb difference is under 1g per cup. Cooked cabbage loses water and shrinks considerably, so one cup cooked came from roughly two cups raw, which concentrates the carbs per cup in the cooked form. Fermented cabbage (sauerkraut) is a different product and has fewer available carbs because fermentation consumes some of the sugar.
Full nutrition (per 100g)
- Calories: 25.0 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 5.8g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Sugars: 3.2g
- Protein: 1.28g
- Fat: 0.1g
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How many carbs are in cabbage?
One cup of raw chopped cabbage (89g) has about 5g of carbs and 3g of net carbs. One hundred grams of cabbage has about 5.8g of carbs.
Is cabbage keto-friendly?
Yes, very much so. One cup has only about 3g of net carbs, making it one of the best bulk vegetables for keto diets.
How many carbs are in cooked cabbage?
One cup of cooked cabbage (about 150g) has roughly 8g of carbs. It is denser than raw because it has lost water during cooking.
Is cabbage low in carbs compared to other vegetables?
Yes. At about 5.8g of carbs per 100g, cabbage is one of the lowest-carb vegetables available, comparable to zucchini and cucumber.
How many carbs are in coleslaw?
Plain shredded cabbage has about 3g of net carbs per cup. A creamy coleslaw dressing typically adds 8 to 15g of carbs from added sugar, pushing a side serving to 10 to 18g total.