Fava beans is not keto: it has ~12 g of net carbs per 1/2 cup cooked, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
12 g
per 1/2 cup cooked
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
They provide about 12.1 g of net carbs per half cup, too much to stay in ketosis.
Nutrition facts for fava beans
0.3 g
Fat
6.5 g
Protein
4.6 g
Fiber
Why fava beans is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; fava beans has 12 g per 1/2 cup cooked (16 g total − 4 g of fiber).
How much fava beans can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~35 g of fava beans. A better keto alternative is edamame.
Best keto alternative
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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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