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Is Brussels sprouts keto?

In moderation

Brussels sprouts can fit a keto diet in small portions. A serving (1 cup (88 g)) has about 4.6 g of net carbs, roughly 18% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day18%

The short answer

Delicious roasted with bacon. Count about 5 net carbs per cup.

A typical serving is 1 cup (88 g). That has 38 calories, 3 g protein, 0.3 g fat and 4.6 g net carbs (7.9 g total carbs − 3.3 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

4servings at 20 g/day
5servings at 25 g/day
10servings 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 (88 g)
Calories38
Total fat0.3 g
Total carbohydrate7.9 g
Dietary fiber3.3 g
Net carbs4.6 g
Protein3 g

Per 100 g: 43 kcal · 5.2 g net carbs · 3.4 g protein · 0.3 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is brussels sprouts keto?

Brussels sprouts can fit a keto diet in small portions. A serving (1 cup (88 g)) has about 4.6 g of net carbs, roughly 18% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

How many carbs are in brussels sprouts?

A serving of brussels sprouts (1 cup (88 g)) has about 7.9 g of total carbohydrates and 3.3 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 4.6 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 5.2 g of net carbs.

Can I eat brussels sprouts on a keto diet?

In small portions, yes. Delicious roasted with bacon. Count about 5 net carbs per cup. Count it toward your daily net carb limit and keep the serving modest.

What can I eat instead of brussels sprouts?

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

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