Cauliflower is keto: it has ~3 g of net carbs per 1 cup chopped, within the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
3 g
per 1 cup chopped
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
With about 3.2 g net carbs per cup, cauliflower is a low-carb, keto-friendly vegetable.
Nutrition facts for cauliflower
0.3 g
Fat
2 g
Protein
2.1 g
Fiber
Why cauliflower is keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; cauliflower has 3 g per 1 cup chopped (5 g total − 2 g of fiber).
How much cauliflower can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~167 g of cauliflower.
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: 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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