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Is Asparagus keto?

Keto-friendly

Yes, asparagus is keto-friendly. A serving (6 spears (100 g)) has about 1.8 g of net carbs.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day7%

The short answer

Elegant and low in carbs; wrap it in prosciutto.

A typical serving is 6 spears (100 g). That has 20 calories, 2.2 g protein, 0.1 g fat and 1.8 g net carbs (3.9 g total carbs − 2.1 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

11servings at 20 g/day
13servings at 25 g/day
27servings at 50 g/day

Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.

Nutrition facts

Serving size6 spears (100 g)
Calories20
Total fat0.1 g
Total carbohydrate3.9 g
Dietary fiber2.1 g
Net carbs1.8 g
Protein2.2 g

Per 100 g: 20 kcal · 1.8 g net carbs · 2.2 g protein · 0.1 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is asparagus keto?

Yes, asparagus is keto-friendly. A serving (6 spears (100 g)) has about 1.8 g of net carbs.

How many carbs are in asparagus?

A serving of asparagus (6 spears (100 g)) has about 3.9 g of total carbohydrates and 2.1 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 1.8 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 1.8 g of net carbs.

Can I eat asparagus on a keto diet?

Yes. Elegant and low in carbs; wrap it in prosciutto. Keep an eye on total calories, especially with calorie-dense foods.

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