Split peas 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 24.7 g of net carbs per cup, well above the keto limit.
Nutrition facts for split peas
0.8 g
Fat
16.3 g
Protein
16.3 g
Fiber
Why split peas is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; split peas has 24 g per 1 cup cooked (41 g total − 16 g of fiber).
How much split peas can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~40 g of split peas. 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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