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Editorial update: September 29, 2026. Text prepared with AI assistance, based on the sources cited. No independent clinical review. General information, not an individual meal plan.
Short answer
Yes. Cabbage is not among the starchy vegetables that keto cuts, such as potato and corn, and the Harvard Nutrition Source includes most non-starchy vegetables in the diet. Raw green cabbage has 3.9 g of carbohydrate per 100 g; red cabbage, 7.2 g.
How many carbs does cabbage have?
| Food | Total carbohydrate (g) | Fiber (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Cabbage, green, raw | 3.9 | 1.9 |
| Cabbage, red, raw | 7.2 | 2.0 |
| Cabbage, red, sautéed | 7.6 | 1.8 |
| Kale, raw | 4.3 | 3.1 |
| Broccoli, raw | 4.0 | 2.9 |
According to TACO, cabbage is the same species as kale and broccoli (Brassica oleracea), two vegetables that Harvard cites among the permitted ones.
How to use cabbage
Eat it raw in salads or sautéed in olive oil or butter, fats that keto lists accept. The sautéed red cabbage in the table has 7.6 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. For more variety in your vegetables, see the vegetable table.
Before starting the diet, talk to a doctor or dietitian if you have diabetes or another condition, take medication, or are pregnant or breastfeeding. The 7-day meal plan offers meal ideas. For precautions to take before you start, see ketogenic diet risks and precautions.
Sources
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, The Nutrition Source: Diet Review: Ketogenic Diet for Weight Loss
- TACO – Tabela Brasileira de Composição de Alimentos, 4ª edição revisada e ampliada (NEPA/Unicamp)
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