16 oz Raw Shredded Cabbage = 12.48 oz (353.8g) Cooked
1 pound (16 oz / 454 grams) of raw shredded cabbage yields 12.48 ounces (353.8 grams) cooked, retaining 78% of its uncooked weight (22% moisture and fat loss during cooking) for roughly 3.5 standard cooked portions.
Braise with butter, onions, and broth for 20 minutes until tender and sweet; softens and reduces in volume by more than half.
Raw-to-Cooked Moisture & Fat Shrinkage
1.0× Raw → 0.78× Cooked (−22%)
1.0× raw shredded
16 oz
0.78× braised/wilted
12.48 oz
raw shredded starting
5 cups + 1 tbsp + 1 ¾ tsp
453.6g • 16 oz
braised/wilted yield
2 ⅓ cups + 1 ¼ tsp
353.8g • 12.48 oz
Moisture shrinkage
−22% wt
0.78× weight
Portions & can match
3.5 servings
100g / serving
Method note: Braise with butter, onions, and broth for 20 minutes until tender and sweet; softens and reduces in volume by more than half.
Raw Shredded Cabbage Batch Yield Reference Chart
| Raw Weight (oz / lb) | Uncooked Grams | Cooked Volume | Cooked Weight | Est. Servings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 oz (0.50 lb) | 226.8 g | 1 cup + 2 tbsp + 2 ½ tsp | 176.9 g (6.24 oz) | ~1.8 |
| 12 oz (0.75 lb) | 340.2 g | 1 ¾ cups + 1 tsp | 265.4 g (9.36 oz) | ~2.7 |
| 16 oz (1.00 lb) | 453.6 g | 2 ⅓ cups + 1 ¼ tsp | 353.8 g (12.48 oz) | ~3.5 |
| 24 oz (1.50 lb) | 680.4 g | 3 ½ cups + 1 ¾ tsp | 530.7 g (18.72 oz) | ~5.3 |
| 32 oz (2.00 lb) | 907.2 g | 4 ⅔ cups + 2 ½ tsp | 707.6 g (24.96 oz) | ~7.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does raw shredded cabbage reduce when cooked? ▾
Raw shredded cabbage loses more than half its volume (shrinking to ~46% of raw cups) as natural plant fibers soften and water evaporates.
How many cups of cooked cabbage come from 1 pound raw? ▾
One pound of raw cabbage yields about 4.5 cups shredded raw, which cooks down into roughly 2 cups of tender braised cabbage.