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Is Cauliflower keto?

In moderation

Cauliflower can fit a keto diet in small portions. A serving (1 cup (107 g)) has about 3.2 g of net carbs, roughly 13% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

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The short answer

The ultimate keto chameleon: rice, mash, pizza crust.

A typical serving is 1 cup (107 g). That has 27 calories, 2 g protein, 0.3 g fat and 3.2 g net carbs (5.4 g total carbs − 2.1 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

6servings at 20 g/day
7servings at 25 g/day
15servings at 50 g/day

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

Lower-carb swaps for cauliflower

Nutrition facts

Serving size1 cup (107 g)
Calories27
Total fat0.3 g
Total carbohydrate5.4 g
Dietary fiber2.1 g
Net carbs3.2 g
Protein2 g

Per 100 g: 25 kcal · 3 g net carbs · 1.9 g protein · 0.3 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is cauliflower keto?

Cauliflower can fit a keto diet in small portions. A serving (1 cup (107 g)) has about 3.2 g of net carbs, roughly 13% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

How many carbs are in cauliflower?

A serving of cauliflower (1 cup (107 g)) has about 5.4 g of total carbohydrates and 2.1 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 3.2 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 3 g of net carbs.

Can I eat cauliflower on a keto diet?

In small portions, yes. The ultimate keto chameleon: rice, mash, pizza crust. Count it toward your daily net carb limit and keep the serving modest.

What can I eat instead of cauliflower?

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

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