Is Cabbage keto?
Keto in moderation 2.9 g net carbs per one cup shredded (89 g) — 14% of a 20 g keto day.
Short answer: In moderation. One cup shredded (89 g) of cabbage: 2.9 g net carbs — 14% of a strict 20 g keto day — with 0.1 g fat and 1.2 g protein.
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Cabbage is cheap, keeps for weeks, and works as noodles, slaw or a stir-fry base — useful when keeping a keto budget down.
How cabbage fits a keto carb budget
On a 20 g day you could eat about 6.8 servings before reaching the limit — in practice cabbage will never be what pushes you over.
Worked example. 89 g of cabbage = 5.2 g total carbs − 2.2 g fibre = 2.9 g net carbs, 0.1 g fat, 1.2 g protein and 22 kcal.
Portion is everything here. Weigh it the first few times, and use the keto macro calculator to see how much room your own carb budget leaves.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per one cup shredded (89 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 kcal | 22 kcal |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 1.2 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 5.8 g | 5.2 g |
| Fibre | 2.5 g | 2.2 g |
| Net carbs | 3.3 g | 2.9 g |
Where the energy comes from:
How to eat cabbage on keto
- Sauerkraut adds fermented foods with similar carbs.
Keto recipes with cabbage
Compared with other vegetables
Cabbage ranks #14 of 26 vegetables in our database by net carbs per 100 g (lowest first). Most non-starchy vegetables fit easily; roots and tubers are where carbs climb.
| Food | Net carbs / 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Kale | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Lettuce (romaine) | 1.2 g | 1.1 g |
| Spinach | 1.4 g | 0.8 g |
| Celery | 1.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Pickles (dill) | 1.4 g | 0.9 g |
| Asparagus | 1.8 g | 1.7 g |
See all vegetables ranked by net carbs →
Frequently asked questions
How many net carbs are in cabbage?
Cabbage has about 3.3 g of net carbs per 100 g (5.8 g total carbohydrate minus 2.5 g fibre), and about 2.9 g per one cup shredded (89 g).
Can you eat cabbage on keto?
In measured portions. One one cup shredded uses about 14% of a 20 g day, so plan the rest of the day around it.
Values are per 100 g of the raw or stated food, rounded, from USDA FoodData Central. Brands and varieties differ — check the label for packaged products.