Is poi keto?
poi is not keto: it has ~64 g of net carbs per 1 cup, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs = total − fiber
64 g
per 1 cup
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
With over 64 grams of net carbs per single cup serving, this traditional Hawaiian taro paste is extremely high in carbohydrates.
Nutrition facts for poi
How many carbs are in poi?
poi has ~65 g of carbs and ~64 g of net carbs per 1 cup (total carbs minus 0 g of fiber).
Why poi is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; poi has 64 g per 1 cup (65 g total − 0 g of fiber).
How much poi can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~19 g of poi. A better keto alternative is cauliflower.
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Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: September 21, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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