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Green bean
In moderation
yes, in small amounts

Green bean

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Is Green bean keto?

Green bean is keto only in small portions: it has ~5 g of net carbs per 1 cup, cooked, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.

Net carbs = total − fiber

5 g

per 1 cup, cooked

These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.

Green beans are moderate for keto with 5.9 grams of net carbs per serving.

Nutrition facts for green bean

0.3 g
Fat
2.2 g
Protein
4 g
Fiber

How many carbs are in green bean?

Green bean has ~9 g of carbs and ~5 g of net carbs per 1 cup, cooked (total carbs minus 4 g of fiber).

Why green bean is keto only in small portions?

On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; green bean has 5 g per 1 cup, cooked (9 g total − 4 g of fiber).

How much green bean can I eat on keto?

To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~106 g of green bean.

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Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 5, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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