Sweet potato is not keto: it has ~22 g of net carbs per 1 medium potato, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
22 g
per 1 medium potato
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
It provides about 22.9 g of net carbs per medium potato and has a high glycemic index, so it's not keto-friendly.
Nutrition facts for sweet potato
0.1 g
Fat
2.1 g
Protein
3.9 g
Fiber
Why sweet potato is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; sweet potato has 22 g per 1 medium potato (26 g total − 3 g of fiber).
How much sweet potato can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~28 g of sweet potato.
Related
✕No
Corn
18 g net
/ 1 medium ear
✓Yes
Cabbage
3 g net
/ 1 cup, chopped
✓Yes
Broccoli
3 g net
/ 1 cup chopped
✓Yes
Onion
4 g net
/ 1/2 medium onion
✓Yes
Green bean
4 g net
/ 1 cup
✕No
Butternut squash
13 g net
/ 1 cup, cubed
See all: Verduras keto
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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