Cabbage is one of the lowest-calorie vegetables you can add to a meal, but the exact number varies by variety and how it’s prepared. This Cabbage Calories Per 100g Calculator converts any serving size — grams, ounces, or shredded cups — into an accurate calorie and macronutrient estimate using per-100g reference values.
Raw green cabbage provides only about 25 calories per 100 g, with a modest 5.8 g of carbohydrates, 1.3 g of protein, and 2.5 g of fiber. Red, savoy, and napa cabbages differ slightly, and cooking changes the numbers too. Whether you’re tracking calories, counting net carbs, or planning a low-calorie meal, this tool helps you get the numbers right in seconds.
Choose your cabbage type, enter your portion, and the calculator will show total calories, carbohydrates, protein, fat, and fiber — plus the step-by-step math so you can verify the result yourself.
🥬 Cabbage Nutrition Calculator
Estimate total calories and macronutrients for any serving of cabbage.
How to Use This Tool
Start by choosing the cabbage type that matches what you are eating. The calculator has five common options: raw green cabbage, raw red cabbage, raw savoy cabbage, raw napa cabbage, and boiled/steamed green cabbage. Each option uses its own per-100g nutrition values, so your result is more accurate than a generic vegetable estimate.
Next, enter the amount you plan to eat and select the matching unit. You can enter grams, ounces, or US cups of shredded cabbage. For cup entries the calculator assumes one US cup of loosely shredded raw cabbage weighs about 70 g. If you are weighing your food, choose grams for the best precision. Click Calculate, and the tool will display total calories plus carbohydrate, protein, fat, and fiber for your serving. The breakdown area shows the per-100g values and the exact math used, so you can verify the result or adjust portion sizes quickly.
How the Calculation Works
Cabbage nutrition values are expressed per 100 grams of edible portion. The calculator scales that reference value linearly by your serving weight:
Calories = (serving weight in grams ÷ 100) × calories per 100 g
The same formula is applied to carbohydrates, protein, fat, and fiber. For example, if the reference values for raw green cabbage are 25 kcal, 5.8 g carbs, 1.3 g protein, 0.1 g fat, and 2.5 g fiber per 100 g, then a 150 g serving produces 150 ÷ 100 × 25 = 37.5 kcal, with 8.7 g carbs, 1.95 g protein, 0.15 g fat, and 3.75 g fiber.
Reference Values by Cabbage Type
The table below shows the approximate nutrition values used by the calculator for 100 g of raw or boiled edible cabbage.
| Cabbage type | Calories (kcal) | Carbs (g) | Protein (g) | Fat (g) | Fiber (g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw green | 25 | 5.8 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.5 |
| Raw red | 31 | 7.4 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 2.1 |
| Raw savoy | 27 | 6.1 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 3.1 |
| Raw napa | 16 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Boiled/steamed green | 23 | 5.5 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 2.5 |
These are reference averages for the raw or boiled cabbage without added oil, salt, or sauce. If your cabbage is part of a stir-fry, soup, or slaw with dressing, add those ingredients separately to your calorie log.
Worked Examples
Example 1: 100 g raw green cabbage. Since the reference is already per 100 g, the serving has exactly 25 kcal, 5.8 g carbs, 1.3 g protein, 0.1 g fat, and 2.5 g fiber.
Example 2: 1.5 US cups shredded napa cabbage. At 70 g per cup, 1.5 cups weighs about 105 g. Multiply: 105 ÷ 100 × 16 = 16.8 kcal. The macros are roughly 3.4 g carbs, 1.3 g protein, 0.2 g fat, and 1.1 g fiber.
Example 3: 4 oz raw red cabbage. Convert ounces to grams first: 4 oz × 28.35 = 113.4 g. Then 113.4 ÷ 100 × 31 = 35.2 kcal. Carbs come to about 8.4 g.
Tips for Accurate Tracking
- Weigh with a kitchen scale whenever possible. Volume measures like cups are convenient but less precise because shredded cabbage can be packed loosely or tightly.
- Choose the cooked cabbage option only when weighing the cabbage after cooking. Boiling adds water and lowers the calories per gram, so raw and cooked weights are not interchangeable.
- Remember that this calculator covers the cabbage alone. Butter, olive oil, mayonnaise-based coleslaw dressing, bacon, soy sauce, or salt can add significant calories, fat, and sodium to a cabbage dish.
- If you track net carbs, subtract the fiber from total carbs. For raw green cabbage, net carbs are 5.8 g minus 2.5 g fiber = 3.3 g per 100 g.
- Use the same reference option consistently across meals so your weekly calorie and macro totals are comparable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is cabbage good for weight loss? Cabbage is low in calories and energy density while providing fiber and water, which can help with satiety. A 100 g serving of raw green cabbage has only about 25 kcal, making it easy to include in a calorie-controlled diet.
Does red cabbage have more calories than green cabbage? Yes, red cabbage tends to be slightly higher in calories and carbohydrates than green cabbage, at about 31 kcal per 100 g versus 25 kcal. The difference is small per serving but can matter when tracking large quantities.
Should I log cabbage raw or cooked? Log the weight and state that match what you are actually eating. If you weigh raw cabbage and then cook it, use the raw green values. If you weigh cooked cabbage, select the boiled/steamed option so the water content is accounted for.
Are sauerkraut and kimchi covered by this calculator? No. Fermented cabbage products contain added salt, and fermentation changes some carbohydrate content, so their nutrition profiles differ from fresh raw cabbage. Track those separately using their package nutrition labels.