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Is lentils (cooked) keto?
No. It's best to avoid lentils (cooked) on a ketogenic diet.
Values per 100 g
12.1g
Net carbs
20 − 7.9 · total − fibre
20g
Total carbs
7.9g
of which fibre
1.8g
of which sugars
A real portion
1 serving150 g18.1gNet carbs
Average weight, indicative. Weigh the food for an exact count.
Why
With around 12.1 g of net carbs per 100 g (including 1.8 g of sugars), lentils (cooked) pushes your count up fast and sits badly with ketosis.
How much can you eat?
An occasional taste at most — and count it towards your day.
Frequently asked questions
Is lentils (cooked) keto?
No. It's best to avoid lentils (cooked) on a ketogenic diet.
How many net carbs does lentils (cooked) have?
About 12.1 g net per 100 g: 20 g of total carbs minus 7.9 g of fibre, which isn't absorbed and doesn't count towards your keto budget.
How many carbs does lentils (cooked) have?
About 20 g of carbs per 100 g, of which 1.8 g sugars.
How much lentils (cooked) can I eat on keto?
An occasional taste at most — and count it towards your day.
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Indicative values (averages from standard nutrition tables): they give an order of magnitude, not a substitute for the product label or the advice of a doctor or dietitian.