Are beets keto?
Beets
One of the sweetest vegetables — a cup has around 9 g net carbs. A few slices in a salad fit; a full side of roasted beets usually doesn't.
Nutrition per serving
1 beet (2" dia) · 82 g- Net carbs
- 5.5g
- Calories
- 35kcal
- Protein
- 1.3g
- Fat
- 0.1g
- Total carbs
- 7.8 g
- Fiber
- 2.3 g
About 73.5 g of beets adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 90% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 35 kcal | 43 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.8 g | 9.6 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.3 g | 2.8 g |
| Net carbs | 5.5 g | 6.8 g |
| Sugars | 5.5 g | 6.8 g |
| Protein | 1.3 g | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
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If you do eat beets
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For the earthy color in salads, try a few thin slices or a sprinkle of shredded raw beet. - Roasted radishes give a similar look and texture with far fewer carbs.
- Skip pickled beets, which are usually sweetened.
Better keto swaps for beets
Frequently asked questions
Are beets keto?
Beets can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. One of the sweetest vegetables — a cup has around 9 g net carbs. A few slices in a salad fit; a full side of roasted beets usually doesn't.
How many net carbs are in beets?
1 beet (2" dia) (82 g) of beets has about 5.5 g net carbs (7.8 g total carbs minus 2.3 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 6.8 g net carbs.
How much beets can I eat on keto?
About 73.5 g of beets adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 90% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 28% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for beets?
Try radishes, red cabbage, turnips.
