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Is Bean sprouts keto?

In moderation

Bean sprouts can fit a keto diet in small portions. A serving (1 cup (104 g)) has about 4.3 g of net carbs, roughly 17% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day17%

The short answer

Low-calorie and crisp; fine in stir-fries.

A typical serving is 1 cup (104 g). That has 31 calories, 3.1 g protein, 0.2 g fat and 4.3 g net carbs (6.1 g total carbs − 1.9 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

4servings at 20 g/day
5servings at 25 g/day
11servings at 50 g/day

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

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Nutrition facts

Serving size1 cup (104 g)
Calories31
Total fat0.2 g
Total carbohydrate6.1 g
Dietary fiber1.9 g
Net carbs4.3 g
Protein3.1 g

Per 100 g: 30 kcal · 4.1 g net carbs · 3 g protein · 0.2 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is bean sprouts keto?

Bean sprouts can fit a keto diet in small portions. A serving (1 cup (104 g)) has about 4.3 g of net carbs, roughly 17% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

How many carbs are in bean sprouts?

A serving of bean sprouts (1 cup (104 g)) has about 6.1 g of total carbohydrates and 1.9 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 4.3 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 4.1 g of net carbs.

Can I eat bean sprouts on a keto diet?

In small portions, yes. Low-calorie and crisp; fine in stir-fries. Count it toward your daily net carb limit and keep the serving modest.

What can I eat instead of bean sprouts?

Lower-carb swaps include cauliflower, broccoli, green beans, zucchini.

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