Is Sweet corn keto?
Not keto-friendly
No, sweet corn is not keto-friendly. A serving (½ cup (82 g)) has about 15.3 g of net carbs, about 61% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
The short answer
Corn is a grain and a starch, so skip it.
A typical serving is ½ cup (82 g). That has 79 calories, 2.8 g protein, 1.2 g fat and 15.3 g net carbs (17.2 g total carbs − 2 g fiber).
How many servings fit in your carb budget?
Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.
Lower-carb swaps for sweet corn
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g: 96 kcal · 18.6 g net carbs · 3.4 g protein · 1.5 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Is sweet corn keto?
No, sweet corn is not keto-friendly. A serving (½ cup (82 g)) has about 15.3 g of net carbs, about 61% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
How many carbs are in sweet corn?
A serving of sweet corn (½ cup (82 g)) has about 17.2 g of total carbohydrates and 2 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 15.3 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 18.6 g of net carbs.
Can I eat sweet corn on a keto diet?
Most people on keto avoid it. Corn is a grain and a starch, so skip it. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.
What can I eat instead of sweet corn?
Lower-carb swaps include green beans, zucchini, broccoli.
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