Is Cabbage Keto? | Everyday Health

Cabbage isn’t known as a crave-worthy food, but it stars in side dishes (coleslaw), entrées (like stir-fries), condiments (sauerkraut, kimchi), and social media famous foods (egg roll in a bowl, anyone?)

As someone following a keto diet, you may enjoy cabbage as a low-carb veggie that can add bulk and a bit of fiber to your meals.

Cabbage Nutrition Facts

Cabbage is considered a non-starchy vegetable. You can eat cabbage chopped, shredded, fermented as sauerkraut, or spiced and fermented as kimchi.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), 1 cup of shredded raw cabbage contains:

• Carbs in cabbage: 4 grams (g)
• Net carbs in cabbage: 2 g

Net carbs are a measurement that is roughly determined by total carbs minus fiber and sugar alcohols, according to Atkins. Net carbs are the amount of carbohydrates that are digested and thus affect blood sugar. (Keep in mind this is an estimate, though, as fiber and sugar alcohols are partially digested, according to the American Diabetes Association.)

Also note that net carbs aren’t an official macronutrient (like carbs, fat, and protein), but people following a keto diet often use this number as a guide to help them stay in their carb range.

The answer to the question “is cabbage high in net carbs?” is no. Because there are 2 g of fiber in 1 cup of shredded cabbage, there are only 2 g of net carbs in cabbage.

• Fat in cabbage: 0 g
• Protein in cabbage: 1 g

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