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The humble , inexpensive Cabbage The  humble , inexpensive   Cabbage  :   I  did  not  know  it  was  so  beneficial.    The  tender  leaves  with  a  Yoghurt  dip  –  my  favourite.  Best  eaten  fresh  and  uncooked. Cabbage Nutrition Facts The below information is for one cup of raw, chopped cabbage (89g). This cabbage nutrition information is provided by the USDA.1 Calories: 22 Fat: 0.1g Sodium: 16mg Carbohydrates: 5.2g Fiber: 2.2g Sugars: 2.9g Protein: 1.1g Potassium: 151mg Folate: 38.3mcg Vitamin K: 67.6mcg Vitamin C: 32.6mg Carbs A cup of raw cabbage has just over 5 grams of carbohydrate, with about 50% coming from fiber and 50% from natural sugars. Cabbage has a very low glycemic index of 10.2 Keep in mind that glycemic index (GI) is based on consuming foods alone without any other food in the meal. Adding other foods with protein, fiber, and fat will drastically impact the glycemic effect. Protein, fat, and fiber slow the release of ...