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Is Eggplant keto?

Keto-friendly

Yes, eggplant is keto-friendly. A serving (1 cup cubed (82 g)) has about 2.4 g of net carbs.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day10%

The short answer

Soaks up flavor; roast it with olive oil.

A typical serving is 1 cup cubed (82 g). That has 21 calories, 0.8 g protein, 0.2 g fat and 2.4 g net carbs (4.8 g total carbs − 2.5 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

8servings at 20 g/day
10servings at 25 g/day
20servings 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 size1 cup cubed (82 g)
Calories21
Total fat0.2 g
Total carbohydrate4.8 g
Dietary fiber2.5 g
Net carbs2.4 g
Protein0.8 g

Per 100 g: 25 kcal · 2.9 g net carbs · 1 g protein · 0.2 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is eggplant keto?

Yes, eggplant is keto-friendly. A serving (1 cup cubed (82 g)) has about 2.4 g of net carbs.

How many carbs are in eggplant?

A serving of eggplant (1 cup cubed (82 g)) has about 4.8 g of total carbohydrates and 2.5 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 2.4 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 2.9 g of net carbs.

Can I eat eggplant on a keto diet?

Yes. Soaks up flavor; roast it with olive oil. Keep an eye on total calories, especially with calorie-dense foods.

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