Red cabbage
Low GI
GL 8.4 per piece (839 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Very low glycemic load
- Low protein density
Red cabbage has a glycemic index of 10, the same as plain Cabbage (10). One piece (839 g) adds a glycemic load of 8.4.
Updated Jul 13, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #169977 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Cabbage
- GI 10 · GL 1 per 100 g
Cabbage - Boiled cabbageGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g boiled
- Boiled red cabbageGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g redboiled
- Cabbage vinegar saladGI 10 · GL 1 per 100 g vinegar salad
- GI 10 · GL 1 per 100 g raw
Grated cabbage - Grilled cabbageGI 10 · GL 1 per 100 g grilled
- GI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g miso soup
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 leaf | 23 g | 0.2 |
| 1 cup, shredded | 70 g | 0.7 |
| 1 cup, chopped | 89 g | 0.9 |
| 1 head, small (4" dia) | 567 g | 5.7 |
| 1 head, medium (about 5" dia) | 839 g | 8.4 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 31 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 7.4 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.8 g |
| Natural | 3.8 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.1 g |
| Soluble | 0.6 g |
| Insoluble | 1.5 g |
| Protein | 1.4 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.07 g |
| Sodium | 27 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low glycemic load
- Excellent antioxidant profile (anthocyanins)
- High water and fiber content
- Low protein density
- Limited caloric contribution
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Red cabbage?
Red cabbage has a glycemic index of 10 (Low). One piece (839 g) has a glycemic load of 8.4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Red cabbage good for people with insulin resistance?
Red cabbage has a low glycemic index (10), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Cabbage has the lowest glycemic load?
Red cabbage has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Cabbage in this database (1 per 100 g).
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