Red Cabbage (Raw)
Vegetables · Vegetables
Raw red cabbage is low FODMAP at 75 g, about three-quarters of a cup, in the checked Monash entry. The 162 g reference is moderate in fructans and 206 g is high. These raw-cabbage figures differ from the preserved red-cabbage sauerkraut entry.
Serving sizes for red cabbage (raw)
Raw red cabbage: 75 g green, 162 g amber, 206 g red. Keep raw ingredient weight separate from dressed-salad weight.
Tested serving sizes
| Serving | Amount | Main FODMAP | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 cup | 75 g | Fructans 0.05 g | |
| 1 2/3 cups | 162 g | Fructans 0.1 g | |
| 2 cups | 206 g | Fructans 0.3 g |
Breakdown for 0.75 cups
Is red cabbage (raw) low FODMAP?
The red-cabbage serving at 75 g has green indicators for every FODMAP group. Fructans become amber at 162 g, approximately one and two-thirds cups, and red at 206 g, about two cups. GOS remains green along with fructose, lactose, mannitol and sorbitol in these panels.
Red Cabbage (Raw) and IBS: what to know
Raw red cabbage often appears shredded in salads, where the amount can be hard to judge after dressing is added. Record the cabbage quantity before mixing and keep the other ingredients identifiable. A compact portion of finely cut cabbage and a loosely filled cup do not necessarily have the same weight.
Gut-friendly ways to eat red cabbage (raw)
Prepare and weigh the raw red cabbage for a slaw, salad topping or recipe before adding sauce or cooking it. For a family-sized bowl, track the batch amount and its actual portions. If using a preserved product, visit German red-cabbage sauerkraut; wombok cabbage provides a separate raw-variety comparison.
Frequently asked questions
Is raw red cabbage rated the same as red sauerkraut?
The source gives them separate entries and different larger-portion references. Raw cabbage's figures should stay with the raw preparation.
Do the larger servings have high GOS?
GOS is green at all three raw red-cabbage references inspected. Fructans are the changing group shown in this check.
Can I use a restaurant coleslaw's total weight as cabbage weight?
Coleslaw can contain dressing and other vegetables. Its total weight does not reveal how much raw red cabbage is in your serving.
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Sources and editorial notes
- Monash University FODMAP Diet App
Monash University FODMAP Diet app entry “Cabbage, red, raw” checked directly on 27 September 2026. The portion weights, traffic-light ratings and FODMAP groups discussed here were verified in matching detail panels. Numerical FODMAP concentration estimates elsewhere in the catalogue were not validated by this check.