Kimchi is keto: it has ~1 g of net carbs per 1/2 cup, within the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
1 g
per 1/2 cup
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
With only about 1.2 g net carbs per 1/2 cup, kimchi is keto-friendly and adds gut-friendly fermentation.
Nutrition facts for kimchi
0.5 g
Fat
1.1 g
Protein
1.2 g
Fiber
Why kimchi is keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; kimchi has 1 g per 1/2 cup (2 g total − 1 g of fiber).
How much kimchi can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~313 g of kimchi.
Related
Yes
Sauerkraut
1 g net
/ 1/2 cup
Yes
Cauliflower rice
3 g net
/ 1 cup
In moderation
Pumpkin
9 g net
/ 1 cup cooked, mashed
Yes
Seaweed
0 g net
/ 1/4 cup dried (10 g)
No
Butternut squash
13 g net
/ 1 cup, cubed
Yes
Green bean
4 g net
/ 1 cup
See all: Keto vegetables
Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 2, 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 2, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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