Is burdock root keto?
burdock root is not keto: it has ~24 g of net carbs per 1 cup (1" pieces), cooked, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs = total − fiber
24 g
per 1 cup (1" pieces), cooked
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
Burdock root is a starchy root vegetable with over 24 g of net carbs per cup serving, making it unsuitable for a ketogenic diet.
Nutrition facts for burdock root
How many carbs are in burdock root?
burdock root has ~26 g of carbs and ~24 g of net carbs per 1 cup (1" pieces), cooked (total carbs minus 2 g of fiber).
Why burdock root is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; burdock root has 24 g per 1 cup (1" pieces), cooked (26 g total − 2 g of fiber).
How much burdock root can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~26 g of burdock root. A better keto alternative is radish.
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Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: September 26, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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