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Is broccoli keto friendly?

Broccoli
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Serving size
1 cup (85g)
Calories
29
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate
6g
4%
Dietary Fiber
2g
7%
Total sugars
1g
1%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Total Fat
0g
0%
Sodium
28mg
2%
Protein
2g
5%
Calcium
40mg
3%
Iron
1mg
3%
Potassium
269mg
6%
Vitamin C
76mg
84%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Broccoli is kind of keto-friendly in moderation.

Broccoli contains 6 grams of carbs, with about 2 grams from fiber and 1 gram from sugar. The net carbs sums to 3 grams. So it's not one of the best foods if you're following a keto diet.

broccoli marcronutrient breakdown
Marcronutrient breakdown of broccoli

Alternatives

Consider the following keto-friendly options:

Avocados

Avocados are a much more suitable alternative for a keto diet. They contain 17 grams of carbohydrates, with approximately 13 grams from fiber and 1 gram from sugar. The net carbs sums to 4 grams, equivalent to broccoli.

Spinach

Spinach is a much more suitable keto alternative. It contains 3 grams of carbohydrates. About 2 grams is fiber and 0 grams is from sugar. The net carbs totals 1 gram, 2 grams less than broccoli.

Asparagus

Asparagus is a slightly more suitable option if you're on a keto diet. It contains 3 grams of total carbohydrates. About 2 grams is from fiber and 2 grams is from sugar. This results in a total of 2 grams of net carbs, 2 grams less than broccoli.

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