Jerusalem artichoke is not keto: it has ~24 g of net carbs per 1 cup, sliced, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
24 g
per 1 cup, sliced
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
It provides about 24 g of net carbs per cup, too much to stay in ketosis despite its inulin fiber.
Nutrition facts for jerusalem artichoke
0 g
Fat
3 g
Protein
2.4 g
Fiber
Why jerusalem artichoke is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; jerusalem artichoke has 24 g per 1 cup, sliced (26 g total − 2 g of fiber).
How much jerusalem artichoke can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~31 g of jerusalem artichoke. A better keto alternative is nabo.
Best keto alternative
Related
✕No
Corn
18 g net
/ 1 medium ear
✓Yes
Cabbage
3 g net
/ 1 cup, chopped
✓Yes
Broccoli
3 g net
/ 1 cup chopped
✓Yes
Onion
4 g net
/ 1/2 medium onion
✓Yes
Green bean
4 g net
/ 1 cup
✕No
Butternut squash
13 g net
/ 1 cup, cubed
See all: Verduras 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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