Are Carrots keto?
Keto in moderation 4.1 g net carbs per one medium carrot (61 g) — 21% of a 20 g keto day.
Short answer: In moderation. One medium carrot (61 g): 4.1 g net carbs — 21% of a strict 20 g keto day — with 0.1 g fat and 0.5 g protein.
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Carrots are a root vegetable with noticeably more sugar than leafy greens. A few slices in a salad is fine; a bag of baby carrots as a snack is not.
How carrots fits a keto carb budget
On a 20 g day, one serving uses 21% of your budget, leaving 15.9 g for everything else. Measure portions rather than eyeballing them.
Worked example. 61 g of carrots = 5.9 g total carbs − 1.7 g fibre = 4.1 g net carbs, 0.1 g fat, 0.5 g protein and 25 kcal.
Portion is everything here. Weigh it the first few times, and use the keto macro calculator to see how much room your own carb budget leaves.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per one medium carrot (61 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 41 kcal | 25 kcal |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
| Protein | 0.9 g | 0.5 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.6 g | 5.9 g |
| Fibre | 2.8 g | 1.7 g |
| Net carbs | 6.8 g | 4.1 g |
Where the energy comes from:
How to eat carrots on keto
- Grated carrot adds colour to slaw in small amounts.
Lower-carb swaps
Compared with other vegetables
Carrots ranks #20 of 26 vegetables in our database by net carbs per 100 g (lowest first). Most non-starchy vegetables fit easily; roots and tubers are where carbs climb.
| Food | Net carbs / 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Kale | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Lettuce (romaine) | 1.2 g | 1.1 g |
| Spinach | 1.4 g | 0.8 g |
| Celery | 1.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Pickles (dill) | 1.4 g | 0.9 g |
| Asparagus | 1.8 g | 1.7 g |
See all vegetables ranked by net carbs →
Frequently asked questions
How many net carbs are in carrots?
Carrots has about 6.8 g of net carbs per 100 g (9.6 g total carbohydrate minus 2.8 g fibre), and about 4.1 g per one medium carrot (61 g).
Can you eat carrots on keto?
In measured portions. One one medium carrot uses about 21% of a 20 g day, so plan the rest of the day around it.
Values are per 100 g of the raw or stated food, rounded, from USDA FoodData Central. Brands and varieties differ — check the label for packaged products.