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Soybeans
Yes
it's keto

Soybeans

Legume

Also: soya beans and soy

Soybeans is keto: it has ~3 g of net carbs per 1/2 cup cooked, within the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.

Net carbs

3 g

per 1/2 cup cooked

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

Provides about 3.2 g of net carbs per half cup cooked, low in sugar and rich in protein and fiber.

Nutrition facts for soybeans

7.7 g
Fat
14.3 g
Protein
5.2 g
Fiber

Why soybeans is keto?

On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; soybeans has 3 g per 1/2 cup cooked (8 g total − 5 g of fiber).

How much soybeans can I eat on keto?

To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~141 g of soybeans.

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Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: medium
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.