Is luffa keto?

Luffa

Keto-friendly Yes — luffa is keto-friendly.

Young luffa is a tender, zucchini-like gourd with about 3 g net carbs per cup. Stir-fry it with garlic or simmer it in egg-drop and miso-style soups.

Nutrition per serving

1 cup pieces · 95 g
Net carbs
3.1g
Calories
19kcal
Protein
1.1g
Fat
0.2g
Total carbs
4.1 g
Fiber
1 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 16%

About 156 g of luffa adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.6 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for luffa
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories19 kcal20 kcal
Total carbohydrate4.1 g4.4 g
Dietary fiber1 g1.1 g
Net carbs3.1 g3.2 g
Sugars 1.9 g 2 g
Protein1.1 g1.2 g
Fat0.2 g0.2 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is luffa keto?

Yes — luffa is keto-friendly. Young luffa is a tender, zucchini-like gourd with about 3 g net carbs per cup. Stir-fry it with garlic or simmer it in egg-drop and miso-style soups.

How many net carbs are in luffa?

1 cup pieces (95 g) of luffa has about 3.1 g net carbs (4.1 g total carbs minus 1 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 3.2 g net carbs.

How much luffa can I eat on keto?

About 156 g of luffa adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.6 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 16% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #168414): Gourd, dishcloth (towelgourd), 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.

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