Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for cabbage & carrots
Best swap for cabbage & carrots: Broccoli slaw mix, 1:1 by weight; pre-shredded, similar crunch.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Cabbage & Carrots?
The best swap for Cabbage & Carrots is Broccoli Slaw Mix, 1:1 by weight; pre-shredded, similar crunch. Another option is Shredded Cabbage with Shredded Carrot, 3:1 by volume; the mix this product is. The table below also lists Bagged Coleslaw Mix, Shredded Napa Cabbage with Shredded Carrot and Bagged Stir-Fry Vegetable Mix, 5 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Broccoli slaw mix | 1:1 by weight; pre-shredded, similar crunch |
| Shredded cabbage with shredded carrot | 3:1 by volume; the mix this product is |
| Bagged coleslaw mix | 1:1 by weight; shredded cabbage and carrot is exactly what this is |
| Shredded napa cabbage with shredded carrot | 3:1 by volume; more tender and quicker to wilt, good in stir-fries |
| Bagged stir-fry vegetable mix | 1:1 by weight; check the bag, most are cabbage and carrot with a few extras |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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