Lentils is not keto: it has ~24 g of net carbs per 1 cup cooked, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
24 g
per 1 cup cooked
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
They provide about 24 g of net carbs per cup, well above the keto limit.
Nutrition facts for lentils
0.8 g
Fat
17.9 g
Protein
15.6 g
Fiber
Why lentils is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; lentils has 24 g per 1 cup cooked (39 g total − 15 g of fiber).
How much lentils can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~41 g of lentils. A better keto alternative is coliflor.
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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