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Jerusalem artichoke
No
not keto

Jerusalem artichoke

Vegetable

Also: sunchoke, sunroot, and earth apple

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

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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.