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Is eggplant keto friendly?

Eggplant
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Serving size
3 oz (84g)
Calories
21
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate
5g
4%
Dietary Fiber
3g
8%
Total sugars
3g
3%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Total Fat
0g
0%
Sodium
2mg
0%
Protein
1g
2%
Iron
0mg
1%
Potassium
195mg
4%
Vitamin C
2mg
2%
* 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.

Eggplant is somewhat keto in moderation.

Eggplant contains 5 grams of total carbohydrates. Approximately 3 grams is fiber and 3 grams comes from sugar. This results in a total amount of 2 grams of net carbs. So it's not the best choice for people following a keto diet

eggplant marcronutrient breakdown
Marcronutrient breakdown of eggplant

Alternatives

Consider the following keto-friendly options:

Avocados

Avocados are a good keto option. They have 17 grams of total carbs, with about 1 gram from sugar and 13 grams from fiber. The net carbs totals 4 grams, 1 gram greater than eggplant.

Spinach

Spinach is a much more suitable option for a keto diet. It contains 3 grams of total carbs, with approximately 0 grams from sugar and 2 grams coming from fiber. This comes out to 1 gram of net carbs, 1 gram lower than eggplant.

Asparagus

Asparagus is a slightly more suitable alternative if you're following a keto diet. It contains 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 lower than eggplant.

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