Corn is not keto: it has ~24 g of net carbs per 1 cup (≈150 g), against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
24 g
per 1 cup (≈150 g)
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
It's a starchy grain: too many net carbs for keto.
Nutrition facts for corn
2 g
Fat
5 g
Protein
3 g
Fiber
Why corn is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; corn has 24 g per 1 cup (≈150 g) (27 g total − 3 g of fiber).
How much corn can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~31 g of corn. A better keto alternative is coliflor.
Best keto alternative
Related
✕No
Rice
43 g net
/ 1 cup
✕No
Oatmeal
23 g net
/ 1 cup cooked
✕No
Brown rice
42 g net
/ 1 cup cooked
✕No
Wheat
28 g net
/ 1/4 cup, raw
✕No
Barley
38 g net
/ 1 cup cooked
✕No
Quinoa
34 g net
/ 1 cup cooked
See all: Cereales keto
Source: manually verified data · 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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