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Is cauliflower keto friendly?

Cauliflower
cauliflower
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Serving size
1 cup (85g)
Calories
21
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate
4g
3%
Dietary Fiber
2g
5%
Total sugars
2g
2%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Total Fat
0g
0%
Sodium
26mg
2%
Protein
2g
3%
Calcium
19mg
1%
Iron
0mg
2%
Potassium
254mg
5%
Vitamin C
41mg
46%
* 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.

Cauliflower is kind of keto-friendly in small amounts.

Cauliflower has 4 grams of carbohydrates. Approximately 2 grams comes from fiber and 2 grams is from sugar. The resulting net carbs is 3 grams. So it's not one of the best foods for a keto diet.

cauliflower marcronutrient breakdown
Marcronutrient breakdown of cauliflower

Alternatives

Consider these keto-friendly options:

Avocados

Avocados are a much more keto option. They contain 17 grams of total carbohydrates, with approximately 13 grams from fiber and 1 gram from sugar. The net carbs sums to 4 grams, 1 gram greater than cauliflower.

Spinach

Spinach is a much better alternative for a keto diet. It contains 3 grams of carbs. About 0 grams is sugar and 2 grams is from fiber. The resulting net carbs is 1 gram, 1 gram less than cauliflower.

Asparagus

Asparagus is a slightly better alternative for people following a keto diet. It has 3 grams of carbs, with about 2 grams coming from fiber and 2 grams coming from sugar. The resulting net carbs is 2 grams, 1 gram less than cauliflower.

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