Is broccoli rabe keto?

Broccoli rabe

Keto-friendly Yes — broccoli rabe is keto-friendly.

A bitter Italian green whose carbs are almost all fiber, leaving close to zero net carbs per cup.

Nutrition per serving

1 cup chopped · 40 g
Net carbs
0.1g
Calories
9kcal
Protein
1.3g
Fat
0.2g
Total carbs
1.1 g
Fiber
1.1 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 1%

Broccoli rabe has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs.

Nutrition facts for broccoli rabe
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories9 kcal22 kcal
Total carbohydrate1.1 g2.9 g
Dietary fiber1.1 g2.7 g
Net carbs0.1 g0.1 g
Sugars 0.2 g 0.4 g
Protein1.3 g3.2 g
Fat0.2 g0.5 g

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How to eat broccoli rabe on keto

  • Blanch for a minute to soften the bitterness, then sauté with garlic, chili flakes and olive oil.

Keto recipes with broccoli rabe

Frequently asked questions

Is broccoli rabe keto?

Yes — broccoli rabe is keto-friendly. A bitter Italian green whose carbs are almost all fiber, leaving close to zero net carbs per cup.

How many net carbs are in broccoli rabe?

1 cup chopped (40 g) of broccoli rabe has about 0.1 g net carbs (1.1 g total carbs minus 1.1 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 0.1 g net carbs.

How much broccoli rabe can I eat on keto?

Broccoli rabe has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 1% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #170381): Broccoli raab, raw. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Keto-friendly — Low in net carbs per typical serving (about 5 g or less). Fits easily into a 20–30 g daily limit. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $3.49/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $3.49 for 1 lb. How we estimate prices

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