The diets react (see scores below)
Diet Ratings
Very low net carbs (~3-4g per cup cooked). Versatile, filling, and nutrient-dense. Excellent for coleslaw (with keto dressing) or stir-fries.
Whole plant food with no animal products or derivatives. Cruciferous vegetable with strong nutritional benefits.
Cabbage is an unprocessed cruciferous vegetable with excellent nutrient profile and beneficial compounds. Universally approved across paleo community.
Cabbage is a nutrient-dense cruciferous vegetable rich in vitamin C, K, and antioxidants. Used in Mediterranean cuisines, particularly in Eastern Mediterranean regions. Low calorie and supports plant-based eating.
Cabbage is a plant-derived vegetable. Carnivore diet strictly excludes all vegetables and plant foods.
Whole vegetable explicitly allowed on Whole30. No excluded ingredients or processing.
Monash University confirms cabbage (both green and red) is low-FODMAP at standard serving sizes (1 cup or 150g). Contains minimal fructans and GOS.
Excellent DASH cruciferous vegetable. Very low sodium, high potassium, excellent fiber source. Rich in vitamin C and protective compounds. Supports blood pressure reduction.
Ideal Zone vegetable. Low carb (~5g net carbs per cup raw), cruciferous with sulforaphane and indoles, excellent anti-inflammatory profile. Sears frequently recommends cabbage as primary vegetable.
Cruciferous vegetable with sulforaphane, indoles, and high vitamin C content. Contains glutamine supporting gut barrier integrity. Fermented cabbage (sauerkraut) adds probiotic benefits for gut-mediated inflammation reduction.
High fiber, low calorie, high water content, minimal fat, nutrient-dense (vitamin C, K, folate), cruciferous benefits. Easy to digest when cooked. Excellent satiety per calorie. Ideal GLP-1 vegetable.
Nutritional profile
Six traits that cut across every diet.
Fiber & Plants
How much whole-plant food and fiber it delivers.
Healthy Fats
The quality of its fats (unsaturated, omega-3).
Whole / Unprocessed
How close it is to its natural, unprocessed form.
Gut Gentle
How easy it is on digestion (low FODMAP, few irritants).
Low Glycemic
How little it spikes your blood sugar.
Protein Density
How much protein it packs per calorie.
Controversy Index
Score range: 1–9/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.
Diet-Specific Tips for Cabbage
Keto — 9/10- 3-4g net carbs per cup cooked
- High fiber
- Versatile preparation
- Excellent satiety
Vegan — 9/10- Whole plant food
- No animal products
- Rich in fiber and antioxidants
Paleo — 9/10- Cruciferous vegetable
- High nutrient density
- Contains sulforaphane
- Gut-healing properties
Mediterranean — 8/10- Cruciferous vegetable benefits
- High vitamin C and K
- Antioxidant compounds
- Long storage capability
Whole30 — 9/10- Whole vegetable
- Unprocessed
- Nutrient-dense
Low-FODMAP — 8/10- Low fructan content
- Low GOS content
- Monash tested and approved
DASH — 9/10- Very low sodium
- High potassium
- Excellent fiber
- Cruciferous benefits
- Low calorie density
Zone — 9/10- Low carb density
- Cruciferous compounds
- Anti-inflammatory profile
- Sears-recommended
Anti-Inflammatory — 8/10- sulforaphane
- indoles
- vitamin C
- glutamine
GLP-1 Friendly — 9/10- high fiber
- low calorie density
- cruciferous benefits
- nutrient-dense
- excellent satiety