Chickpeas is not keto: it has ~32 g of net carbs per 1 cup cooked, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
32 g
per 1 cup cooked
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
One cup of cooked chickpeas has about 32.5 g of net carbs, well over the keto limit.
Nutrition facts for chickpeas
4.2 g
Fat
14.5 g
Protein
12.5 g
Fiber
Why chickpeas is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; chickpeas has 32 g per 1 cup cooked (45 g total − 12 g of fiber).
How much chickpeas can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~25 g of chickpeas. A better keto alternative is coliflor.
Best keto alternative
Related
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.
Something off? Let us know.
Search another food