Cabbage contains approximately 5 to 6 grams of total carbohydrates per cup when raw. Specifically, 1 cup of raw, shredded green cabbage has about 5.2 grams of total carbs, including around 2 grams of fiber, resulting in about 3.2 grams of net carbs
. Other sources note similar values, with total carbohydrates around 5.5 grams per cup raw
and about 6 grams total carbs generally. For cooked cabbage, the carbohydrate content is lower per cup due to water loss and volume change, with about 3.3 grams of total carbohydrates per cup cooked, boiled, and drained without salt
. In summary:
- Raw cabbage (1 cup, shredded): ~5.2 - 6 g total carbs, ~3.2 g net carbs
- Cooked cabbage (1 cup, boiled, drained): ~3.3 g total carbs
This makes cabbage a low-carb vegetable suitable for low-carb and ketogenic diets
