Asparagus is keto: it has ~2 g of net carbs per 1 cup (chopped), within the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
2 g
per 1 cup (chopped)
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
With only 2.4 g net carbs per cup, asparagus is an excellent keto-friendly vegetable.
Nutrition facts for asparagus
0.2 g
Fat
3 g
Protein
2.8 g
Fiber
Why asparagus is keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; asparagus has 2 g per 1 cup (chopped) (5 g total − 2 g of fiber).
How much asparagus can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~279 g of asparagus.
Related
No
Corn
18 g net
/ 1 medium ear
No
Butternut squash
13 g net
/ 1 cup, cubed
Yes
Cabbage
3 g net
/ 1 cup, chopped
Yes
Onion
4 g net
/ 1/2 medium onion
Yes
Green bean
4 g net
/ 1 cup
Yes
Broccoli
3 g net
/ 1 cup chopped
See all: Verduras keto
Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
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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