Cabbage
Low GI
GL 0.1 per piece (23 g) · GL 0.3 per 100 g
- Very low in energy: about 25 kcal per 100 g, and a cup of shredded cabbage (70 g) has about 17 kcal
- Little protein: about 1.3 g per 100 g
Cabbage has a glycemic index of 10 (Low). One piece (23 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.1.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #169975 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 1 per 100 g Savoy cabbage works the same way in rolls, soups and slaws; its crinkled leaves are more tender, at about 27 kcal per 100 g.
Savoy cabbage - GL 0.3 per 100 g Napa cabbage is milder and juicier: good raw in slaws and quick in stir-fries, at about 16 kcal per 100 g.
Napa cabbage - GL 0 per 100 g Kale can replace cabbage in soups, stews and salads, with more fibre and vitamin K per 100 g.
Kale - GL 0.8 per 100 g Brussels sprouts are mini cabbages: roast or boil them like cabbage, with more protein (about 3 g per 100 g).
Brussels sprouts
Forms of Cabbage
- GI 10 · GL 0.5 per 100 g red
Red cabbage - GI 15 · GL 0.8 per 100 g cookedyoung
Cooked cabbage - Mashed cabbageGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g mashed
- Cooked red cabbageGI 15 · GL 1.2 per 100 g redcooked
- GI 15 · GL 1.3 per 100 g roasted
Roasted cabbage - Roasted red cabbageGI 15 · GL 1.4 per 100 g redroasted
- GI 30 · GL 2 per 100 g fried
Fried cabbage
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 leaf | 15 g | 0 |
| 1 leaf, medium | 23 g | 0.1 |
| 1 leaf, large | 33 g | 0.1 |
| 1 cup, shredded | 70 g | 0.2 |
| 1 cup, chopped | 89 g | 0.3 |
| 1 head, small (about 4-1/2" dia) | 714 g | 2.4 |
| 1 head, medium (about 5-3/4" dia) | 908 g | 3 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 25 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 5.8 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 3.2 g |
| Natural | 3.2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.75 g |
| Insoluble | 1.75 g |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.02 g |
| Sodium | 18 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very low in energy: about 25 kcal per 100 g, and a cup of shredded cabbage (70 g) has about 17 kcal
- Very low glycemic load: about 1 per 100 g
- Good source of vitamin C (about 37 mg) and vitamin K (about 76 µg) per 100 g
- 2.5 g of fibre per 100 g
- Little protein: about 1.3 g per 100 g
- Contains raffinose-type sugars that can cause gas in some people, especially in large raw portions
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Cabbage
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Bigos — Polish Hunter's Stew 150 min · 10 ingredients · medium -
Low-GI Fårikål: The Norwegian National Dish, Rebuilt for Steady Blood Sugar 150 min · 15 ingredients · medium -
Low-Glycemic Butter-Braised Cabbage 25 min · 5 ingredients · easy -
Low-Carb Shirataki Noodle Stir-Fry with Chicken and Vegetables 30 min · 11 ingredients · easy -
Low-Glycemic Green Goddess Salad with Protein Crisps 15 min · 15 ingredients · easy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Cabbage?
Cabbage has a glycemic index of 10 (Low). One piece (23 g) has a glycemic load of 0.1; per 100 g the glycemic load is 0.3.
Is Cabbage good for people with insulin resistance?
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?
Cabbage has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Cabbage in this database (0.3 per 100 g).
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