Are sweet potatoes keto?
Sweet potatoes
Not keto No — sweet potatoes are not keto-friendly.
Nutritious but high in starch and sugar. Not a fit for a standard keto diet.
Nutrition per serving
1 cup cubed · 133 g- Net carbs
- 23g
- Calories
- 114kcal
- Protein
- 2.1g
- Fat
- 0.1g
- Total carbs
- 27 g
- Fiber
- 4 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 114%
1.1× the daily limit
About 29.2 g of sweet potatoes adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 22% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 114 kcal | 86 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 27 g | 20 g |
| Dietary fiber | 4 g | 3 g |
| Net carbs | 23 g | 17 g |
| Sugars | 5.6 g | 4.2 g |
| Protein | 2.1 g | 1.6 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Are sweet potatoes keto?
No — sweet potatoes are not keto-friendly. Nutritious but high in starch and sugar. Not a fit for a standard keto diet.
How many net carbs are in sweet potatoes?
1 cup cubed (133 g) of sweet potatoes has about 23 g net carbs (27 g total carbs minus 4 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 17 g net carbs.
How much sweet potatoes can I eat on keto?
About 29.2 g of sweet potatoes adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 22% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 114% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for sweet potatoes?
Try pumpkin, cauliflower, turnips. See our full guide: keto substitutes for potatoes.
