Chili is not keto: it has ~15 g of net carbs per 1 cup, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
15 g
per 1 cup
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
A standard cup has about 15 g net carbs, mainly from the beans, pushing it over the keto limit.
Nutrition facts for chili
12 g
Fat
20 g
Protein
7 g
Fiber
Why chili is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; chili has 15 g per 1 cup (22 g total − 7 g of fiber).
How much chili can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~83 g of chili.
Related
In moderation
Coleslaw
9 g net
/ 1/2 cup
No
Cauliflower pizza
17 g net
/ 2 slices (1/4 of a 12-inch pizza)
Yes
Miso soup
4 g net
/ 1 bowl (1 cup)
Yes
Chicken salad
2 g net
/ 1/2 cup
Yes
Egg drop soup
3 g net
/ 1 cup
No
Tomato soup
20 g net
/ 1 cup
See all: Keto fast food
Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: medium
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 2, 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 2, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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