Cabbage
A very low-carb, low-GI cruciferous vegetable — essentially a free food for keeping insulin low.
FatTonic Facts
Cabbage · per serving 1 cup shredded (89g)
Excellent · strongly supports fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 0 | 0.0 |
| Sugar (g) | 3 | −2.4 |
| Processing | whole | 0.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 2 | +3.2 |
| Protein (g) | 1 | +0.7 |
| Capped at 100 | raw 101.5 | = 100 |
| Glycemic index | no published test found | |
| Carbs (g) | 5 | |
| Fat (g) | 0 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central, record 169975 (Cabbage, raw), public domain, checked 2 Oct 2026.
Glycemic index: no published test found. Searched 26 Oct 2026 in Atkinson et al., International Tables of Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load Values: 2008: Table A1 holds no test of cabbage. The score still uses 10, a value with no recorded source, until a test is found.
Per 100 g (USDA record; serving 89 g): carbs 5.8, sugar 3.2, fiber 2.5, protein 1.3, fat 0.1 g.
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: fiber 2 g set it, +3.2 points. Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 169975.
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Among the 200 rated foods
Cabbage scores 100, rated Excellent. It scores higher than 75% of the 200 rated foods.
Rated foods per band: Avoid 0–19: 11; Poor 20–39: 23; Moderate 40–59: 34; Good 60–79: 45; Excellent 80–100: 87.
Frequently asked questions
Does cabbage spike insulin?
Glycemic load 0 for 1 cup shredded (89g); FatTonic Score 100/100 — it strongly supports fat-burning.
Is cabbage good for fat loss?
Excellent (100/100): cabbage strongly supports fat-burning.
Better in vegetables
Cabbage ties for the best in vegetables on this index.