Is okra keto?
Okra comes to 4.3 g net carbs for 1 cup (100 g), so it fits in measured portions.
- Net carbohydrates
- 4.3 g
- Total carbohydrates
- 7.5 grams
- Fiber
- 3.2 grams
- Protein
- 1.9 grams
- Fat
- 0.2 grams
- Calories
- 33 calories
That equals 22% of a 20 g keto day
Vegetables with fewer carbs
| Food | Serving | Net carbs (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Green beans | 1 cup 1/2 in pieces (100 g) | 4.3 |
| Brussels sprouts | 1 cup (88 g) | 4.6 |
Eating okra on a keto diet
A serving of okra, 1 cup (100 g), carries 4.3 g net carbs, or 22% of a 20 g keto day.
With 4.3 g in every serving, okra fits into measured portions, and 4 servings would fill the entire 20 g day.
That serving of okra gives you 1.9 g of protein, plus 0.2 g of fat and 33 kcal.
Subtract okra's fiber of 3.2 g from its 7.5 g of total carbs to get the net carbs.
Want fewer carbs than okra? Try kale, which shows 0 g net carbs for 1 cup (21 g).
Source of the nutrition facts: USDA FoodData Central lists Okra, raw (FDC 169260).