Is sauerkraut keto?

Sauerkraut

Keto-friendly Yes — sauerkraut is keto-friendly.

Fermented cabbage with probiotics and very few carbs. Choose refrigerated, unsweetened kinds.

Nutrition per serving

1 cup · 142 g
Net carbs
2g
Calories
27kcal
Protein
1.3g
Fat
0.2g
Total carbs
6.1 g
Fiber
4.1 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 10%

About 357 g of sauerkraut adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 2.5 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for sauerkraut
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories27 kcal19 kcal
Total carbohydrate6.1 g4.3 g
Dietary fiber4.1 g2.9 g
Net carbs2 g1.4 g
Sugars 2.5 g 1.8 g
Protein1.3 g0.9 g
Fat0.2 g0.1 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is sauerkraut keto?

Yes — sauerkraut is keto-friendly. Fermented cabbage with probiotics and very few carbs. Choose refrigerated, unsweetened kinds.

How many net carbs are in sauerkraut?

1 cup (142 g) of sauerkraut has about 2 g net carbs (6.1 g total carbs minus 4.1 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 1.4 g net carbs.

How much sauerkraut can I eat on keto?

About 357 g of sauerkraut adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 2.5 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 10% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #169279): Sauerkraut, canned, solids and liquids. 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 $2.66/lb — USDA ERS 2023 average (cabbage, sauerkraut, canned: $1.63/lb as sold, 65% usable), adjusted +6% for inflation to September 2026. How we estimate prices

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