How much fiber is in cabbage?
Cabbage has 2.2 grams of fiber in 1 cup, chopped (89 grams), according to USDA FoodData Central. That is 8% of the Daily Value, below the 10% the FDA requires before a label can call a food a good source of fiber. Per 100 grams, cabbage has 2.5 grams of fiber.
2.2gof fiber in 1 cup, chopped
9% of a 25 gram day
Fiber in cabbage by serving size
| Serving | Weight | Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| 1 leaf | 15g | 0.4g |
| 1 leaf, medium | 23g | 0.6g |
| 1 leaf, large | 33g | 0.8g |
| 1 cup, shredded | 70g | 1.8g |
| 1 cup, chopped | 89g | 2.2g |
| 1 head, small (about 4-1/2" dia) | 714g | 17.9g |
| 1 head, medium (about 5-3/4" dia) | 908g | 22.7g |
| 1 head, large (about 7" dia) | 1248g | 31.2g |
| 100 grams | 100g | 2.5g |
How cabbage compares with other vegetables
Cabbage ranks 9 of 22 vegetables in this library, by fiber in one serving.
- Red bell pepper2.5g
- Broccoli2.4g
- Cabbage2.2g
- Cauliflower2.1g
- Brussels sprouts2g
Each bar is one serving: red bell pepper, 1 medium red bell pepper; broccoli, 1 cup, chopped; cabbage, 1 cup, chopped; cauliflower, 1 cup, chopped; Brussels sprouts, 1/2 cup, cooked.
A cup of slaw
A cup of chopped raw cabbage has 2.2 grams of fiber. Shredded, a cup weighs less and has 1.8.
With tacos
A cup of shredded cabbage on bean tacos with half a cup of pinto beans is 9.5 grams of fiber.
More fiber alongside cabbage
- Chickpeas: 12.5 grams in 1 cup, cooked
- Quinoa: 5.2 grams in 1 cup, cooked
- Lentils: 15.6 grams in 1 cup, cooked
Not sure what your daily number should be? The fiber calculator works it out from your age and sex. For a longer list to shop from, see 50 high-fiber foods ranked by fiber.
Questions about fiber in cabbage
- How much fiber is in cabbage?
- Cabbage has 2.2 grams of fiber in 1 cup, chopped, which weighs 89 grams. The number comes from USDA FoodData Central.
- Is cabbage high in fiber?
- One serving, 1 cup, chopped, has 2.2 grams. That is 8% of the Daily Value, below the 10% the FDA requires before a label can call a food a good source of fiber. Cabbage ranks 9 of 22 vegetables in this library by fiber per serving.
- How much fiber is in 100 grams of cabbage?
- 2.5 grams of fiber per 100 grams. The largest size USDA lists, 1 head, large (about 7" dia), weighs 1248 grams and has 31.2 grams of fiber.
- How many cups of cabbage would it take to reach 25 grams of fiber?
- About 11.4, at 2.2 grams each. Most people reach 25 grams by mixing several foods across the day.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, Cabbage, raw, retrieved November 5, 2026. Label terms follow the FDA's 28 gram Daily Value for fiber.