Cabbage Substitutes

Out of cabbage? These are the swaps that actually work, with conversion ratios for any recipe size and notes on how each one changes the result.

Need to convert cabbage between cups, grams, or ounces first? Open the cabbage converter.

What to use instead of cabbage

  • Kale

    Produce swap

    1:1 by cup, shredded

    Works in cooked dishes and grain bowls. Kale has a stronger, bitter flavour and chewier texture; blanch first to soften.

    See kale substitutes →

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I substitute for cabbage?
There are 1 workable substitutes for cabbage, depending on what you have on hand and which property of cabbage matters most for your recipe. The closest swap is usually 1:1 by cup, shredded. Each option below lists the conversion ratio for any recipe size, plus notes on how the swap changes the texture, flavour, rise, or browning.
Will substituting cabbage change how my recipe turns out?
Yes, every swap trades one property for another: fat content, moisture, acidity, or protein. The notes on each substitute describe what changes in texture, flavour, rise, or browning, so you can choose the swap that matters least for your recipe. Open the cabbage converter
How do I measure cabbage accurately?
Weighing in grams is more reliable than scooping cups, especially when a substitute has a different density from what the recipe expects. The cabbage converter on this site converts between whole items, cups, US cups, grams, ounces, and pounds, so you can scale a recipe up or down without losing the ratio. Open the cabbage converter

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