Are Green beans keto?
Keto in moderation 4.3 g net carbs per one cup (100 g) — 22% of a 20 g keto day.
Short answer: In moderation. One cup (100 g) of green beans: 4.3 g net carbs — 22% of a strict 20 g keto day — with 0.2 g fat and 1.8 g protein.
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Despite the name, green beans are eaten as a pod vegetable and are far lower in carbs than dried beans.
How green beans fits a keto carb budget
On a 20 g day, one serving uses 22% of your budget, leaving 15.7 g for everything else. Measure portions rather than eyeballing them.
Worked example. 100 g of green beans = 7 g total carbs − 2.7 g fibre = 4.3 g net carbs, 0.2 g fat, 1.8 g protein and 31 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 cup (100 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 31 kcal | 31 kcal |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 7 g | 7 g |
| Fibre | 2.7 g | 2.7 g |
| Net carbs | 4.3 g | 4.3 g |
Where the energy comes from:
How to eat green beans on keto
- Blanch, then toss in butter and toasted almonds.
Compared with other vegetables
Green beans ranks #17 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 green beans?
Green beans has about 4.3 g of net carbs per 100 g (7 g total carbohydrate minus 2.7 g fibre), and about 4.3 g per one cup (100 g).
Can you eat green beans on keto?
In measured portions. One one cup uses about 22% 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.