Is beef stew keto?

Beef stew

Not keto No — beef stew is not keto-friendly.

Potatoes, carrots and a flour-thickened gravy give a cup about 14 g net carbs. Swap the potatoes for radishes or turnips and thicken with xanthan gum.

Nutrition per serving

1 cup · 196 g
Net carbs
14g
Calories
194kcal
Protein
8.6g
Fat
11g
Total carbs
15 g
Fiber
1.8 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 68%

About 71.4 g of beef stew adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 36% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for beef stew
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories194 kcal99 kcal
Total carbohydrate15 g7.9 g
Dietary fiber1.8 g0.9 g
Net carbs14 g7 g
Sugars 3.4 g 1.8 g
Protein8.6 g4.4 g
Fat11 g5.5 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is beef stew keto?

No — beef stew is not keto-friendly. Potatoes, carrots and a flour-thickened gravy give a cup about 14 g net carbs. Swap the potatoes for radishes or turnips and thicken with xanthan gum.

How many net carbs are in beef stew?

1 cup (196 g) of beef stew has about 14 g net carbs (15 g total carbs minus 1.8 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 7 g net carbs.

How much beef stew can I eat on keto?

About 71.4 g of beef stew adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 36% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 68% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for beef stew?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #173330): Beef stew, canned entree. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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