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Peas
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In moderation

Peas

Legume

Also: green peas and garden peas

Peas is keto only in small portions: it has ~7 g of net carbs per 1/2 cup, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.

Net carbs

7 g

per 1/2 cup

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

They have about 7 g of net carbs per half cup, so it's easy to overeat.

Nutrition facts for peas

0.3 g
Fat
4.3 g
Protein
4.4 g
Fiber

Why peas is keto only in small portions?

On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; peas has 7 g per 1/2 cup (11 g total − 4 g of fiber).

How much peas can I eat on keto?

To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~57 g of peas.

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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.