Is hominy keto?
Hominy
Corn kernels treated with lime until they puff — about 10 g net carbs per half cup. It's the base of pozole and menudo, so ask for the broth and meat with just a spoonful of hominy.
Nutrition per serving
½ cup · 83 g- Net carbs
- 9.8g
- Calories
- 60kcal
- Protein
- 1.2g
- Fat
- 0.7g
- Total carbs
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 2.1 g
About 42.4 g of hominy adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 51% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 60 kcal | 72 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 12 g | 14 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2.1 g | 2.5 g |
| Net carbs | 9.8 g | 12 g |
| Sugars | 1.3 g | 1.5 g |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 0.7 g | 0.9 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is hominy keto?
Hominy can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. Corn kernels treated with lime until they puff — about 10 g net carbs per half cup. It's the base of pozole and menudo, so ask for the broth and meat with just a spoonful of hominy.
How many net carbs are in hominy?
½ cup (83 g) of hominy has about 9.8 g net carbs (12 g total carbs minus 2.1 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 12 g net carbs.
How much hominy can I eat on keto?
About 42.4 g of hominy adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 51% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 49% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for hominy?
Try cauliflower, radishes, pork shoulder.
