Falafel is not keto: it has ~30 g of net carbs per 1 serving (4 balls), against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
30 g
per 1 serving (4 balls)
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
It has about 30 g of net carbs per serving, since it's made from chickpeas, a starchy legume.
Nutrition facts for falafel
22 g
Fat
16 g
Protein
8 g
Fiber
Why falafel is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; falafel has 30 g per 1 serving (4 balls) (38 g total − 8 g of fiber).
How much falafel can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~20 g of falafel. A better keto alternative is coliflor.
Best keto alternative
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/ 1 serving (1 cup)
✕No
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17 g net
/ 1 medium cutlet
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11 g net
/ 1 serving (4 medium meatballs)
✕No
Nachos
44 g net
/ 1 serving (10-12 tortilla chips with cheese)
✕No
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30 g net
/ 2 slices
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8 g net
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See all: Restaurantes keto
Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: medium
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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