Is Tomato keto?
In moderation
Tomato can fit a keto diet in small portions. A serving (1 medium (123 g)) has about 3.3 g of net carbs, roughly 13% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
The short answer
A slice or a few cherry tomatoes is easy to fit in.
A typical serving is 1 medium (123 g). That has 22 calories, 1.1 g protein, 0.2 g fat and 3.3 g net carbs (4.8 g total carbs − 1.5 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 tomato
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g: 18 kcal · 2.7 g net carbs · 0.9 g protein · 0.2 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Is tomato keto?
Tomato can fit a keto diet in small portions. A serving (1 medium (123 g)) has about 3.3 g of net carbs, roughly 13% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
How many carbs are in tomato?
A serving of tomato (1 medium (123 g)) has about 4.8 g of total carbohydrates and 1.5 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 3.3 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 2.7 g of net carbs.
Can I eat tomato on a keto diet?
In small portions, yes. A slice or a few cherry tomatoes is easy to fit in. Count it toward your daily net carb limit and keep the serving modest.
What can I eat instead of tomato?
Lower-carb swaps include cauliflower, broccoli, green beans, zucchini.
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