Roasted spiced jicama
Prepared dish
Also: Mexican turnip and yam bean
Roasted spiced jicama is keto only in small portions: it has ~5 g of net carbs per 1 cup (cooked), against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs = total − fiber
5 g
per 1 cup (cooked)
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
It has about 5.2 g of net carbs per cup, so it's fine in moderation, but it's easy to eat too much.
Nutrition facts for roasted spiced jicama
Why roasted spiced jicama is keto only in small portions?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; roasted spiced jicama has 5 g per 1 cup (cooked) (11 g total − 6 g of fiber).
How much roasted spiced jicama can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~115 g of roasted spiced jicama. A better keto alternative is coliflor.
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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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