Artichoke is keto only in small portions: it has ~6 g of net carbs per 1 medium, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
6 g
per 1 medium
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
A medium artichoke has about 6.5 g of net carbs; it's easy to overdo it if you eat more than one.
Nutrition facts for artichoke
0.2 g
Fat
4.2 g
Protein
6.9 g
Fiber
Why artichoke is keto only in small portions?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; artichoke has 6 g per 1 medium (13 g total − 6 g of fiber).
How much artichoke can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~92 g of artichoke. A better keto alternative is espárrago.
Best keto alternative
Related
✕No
Corn
18 g net
/ 1 medium ear
✓Yes
Cabbage
3 g net
/ 1 cup, chopped
✓Yes
Broccoli
3 g net
/ 1 cup chopped
✓Yes
Onion
4 g net
/ 1/2 medium onion
✓Yes
Green bean
4 g net
/ 1 cup
✕No
Butternut squash
13 g net
/ 1 cup, cubed
See all: Verduras keto
Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: medium
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 1, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 1, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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