Are lentils keto?
Lentils
Not keto No — lentils are not keto-friendly.
A nutritious legume, but about 12 g net carbs per half cup.
Nutrition per serving
½ cup cooked · 99 g- Net carbs
- 12g
- Calories
- 115kcal
- Protein
- 8.9g
- Fat
- 0.4g
- Total carbs
- 20 g
- Fiber
- 7.8 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 61%
0.6× the daily limit
About 41 g of lentils adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 41% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115 kcal | 116 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 20 g | 20 g |
| Dietary fiber | 7.8 g | 7.9 g |
| Net carbs | 12 g | 12 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 8.9 g | 9 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.4 g |
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Are lentils keto?
No — lentils are not keto-friendly. A nutritious legume, but about 12 g net carbs per half cup.
How many net carbs are in lentils?
½ cup cooked (99 g) of lentils has about 12 g net carbs (20 g total carbs minus 7.8 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 12 g net carbs.
How much lentils can I eat on keto?
About 41 g of lentils adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 41% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 61% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for lentils?
Try cauliflower, black soybeans (canned). See our full guide: keto substitutes for beans & legumes.
