Pickled red cabbage
Low GI
GL 0.3 per typical tablespoon (15 g) · GL 2 per 100 g
- Low glycemic load and index
- High sodium content from pickling brine
Pickled red cabbage has a glycemic index of 20, higher than plain Cabbage (10). One typical tablespoon (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.3.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Cabbage
- GI 10 · GL 0.3 per 100 g
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
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 35 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 7.5 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 5 g |
| Natural | 3 g |
| Added | 2 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Soluble | 0.75 g |
| Insoluble | 1.75 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.03 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.07 g |
| Sodium | 600 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Low glycemic load and index
- Rich in beneficial fiber
- Low calorie density
- High sodium content from pickling brine
- Contains added sugar
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Pickled red cabbage
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Pickled red cabbage?
Pickled red cabbage has a glycemic index of 20 (Low). One typical tablespoon (15 g) has a glycemic load of 0.3; per 100 g the glycemic load is 2.
Is Pickled red cabbage good for people with insulin resistance?
Pickled red cabbage has a low glycemic index (20), 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?
Among the forms of Cabbage in this database, Cabbage has the lowest glycemic load (0.3 per 100 g).
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