Is risotto keto?

Risotto

Not keto No — risotto is not keto-friendly.

Creamy arborio rice cooked in broth with butter and parmesan has about 51 g net carbs per cup. Cauliflower "risotto" made the same way — butter, parmesan, broth and mushrooms — has about 5 g.

Nutrition per serving

1 cup · 210 g
Net carbs
51g
Calories
401kcal
Protein
10g
Fat
15g
Total carbs
52 g
Fiber
1.1 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 254%

About 20.7 g of risotto adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 10% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for risotto
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories401 kcal191 kcal
Total carbohydrate52 g25 g
Dietary fiber1.1 g0.5 g
Net carbs51 g24 g
Protein10 g4.8 g
Fat15 g6.9 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is risotto keto?

No — risotto is not keto-friendly. Creamy arborio rice cooked in broth with butter and parmesan has about 51 g net carbs per cup. Cauliflower "risotto" made the same way — butter, parmesan, broth and mushrooms — has about 5 g.

How many net carbs are in risotto?

1 cup (210 g) of risotto has about 51 g net carbs (52 g total carbs minus 1.1 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 24 g net carbs.

How much risotto can I eat on keto?

About 20.7 g of risotto adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 10% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 254% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for risotto?

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Source: Calculated from USDA SR Legacy ingredients for a typical recipe: arborio-type rice cooked in chicken broth with white wine, onion, butter, olive oil and parmesan. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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