The diets react (see scores below)
Diet Ratings
Cruciferous vegetable with 3-4g net carbs per cup cooked. Excellent source of vitamin K and fiber. Fits comfortably within daily carb budget with significant nutritional value.
Savoy cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable. Whole plant food with no animal products or derivatives. Vegan-friendly staple.
Savoy cabbage is an unprocessed cruciferous vegetable rich in vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients. It was available to hunter-gatherers and is fully paleo-compliant.
Cruciferous vegetable with excellent nutritional profile: vitamins C and K, fiber, and phytonutrients. Versatile Mediterranean vegetable fitting core principle of plant-based foods eaten multiple times daily.
Savoy cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable, plant-derived and explicitly excluded from carnivore diet. Contains plant compounds, fiber, and goitrogens incompatible with carnivore principles.
Savoy cabbage is a whole, unprocessed cruciferous vegetable that is explicitly compliant with Whole30. It is nutrient-dense and can be consumed freely.
Savoy cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable. Monash confirms cabbage (including savoy) is low-FODMAP at standard portions (approximately 1 cup cooked or 75g raw).
Cruciferous vegetable with minimal sodium (<30mg per cup), good fiber, vitamin C, and phytonutrients. Core DASH vegetable. Low calorie, nutrient-dense, supports cardiovascular health.
Cruciferous vegetable with ~3g net carbs per cup, high fiber, and sulforaphane. Excellent Zone carb block. Low glycemic load with strong anti-inflammatory properties.
Cruciferous vegetable with anti-inflammatory sulforaphane and indoles. High in antioxidants, vitamin C, and fiber. Supports gut health and inflammatory response. Versatile and nutrient-dense.
Savoy cabbage provides good fiber (2-3g per cup cooked), high water content, and micronutrients (vitamin K, vitamin C, folate). Very low calorie and easy to digest. Supports hydration and prevents constipation. Mild flavor works well in various preparations (steamed, sautéed with minimal oil, raw in salads). Excellent GLP-1 vegetable choice.
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: 1–10/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.
Diet-Specific Tips for Savoy cabbage
Keto — 9/10- 3-4g net carbs per cup cooked
- High in vitamin K
- Good fiber content
- Anti-inflammatory compounds
Vegan — 9/10- Cruciferous vegetable
- Whole plant food
- No processing
Paleo — 10/10- Unprocessed vegetable
- Cruciferous
- Nutrient-dense
- Low carbohydrate
- No additives
Mediterranean — 9/10- Cruciferous vegetable
- High vitamin C
- High fiber
- Plant-based emphasis
Whole30 — 10/10- whole food
- vegetable
- cruciferous
- unprocessed
Low-FODMAP — 8/10- Cruciferous vegetable
- Low fructan content
- Minimal fermentable carbohydrates at standard portions
DASH — 9/10- Sodium: <30mg per cup
- Fiber: 2-3g per cup
- Vitamin C, vitamin K, antioxidants
- Low calorie density
Zone — 9/10- Low net carbs
- Sulforaphane present
- High fiber
- Anti-inflammatory
- Polyphenol-rich
Anti-Inflammatory — 8/10- cruciferous compounds
- sulforaphane
- antioxidants
- vitamin C
- fiber
GLP-1 Friendly — 9/10- good fiber
- high water content
- micronutrient-rich
- very low calorie
- easy to digest
- supports hydration