Is beef and broccoli keto?

Beef and broccoli

Limit / small portions Beef and broccoli can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions.

Sliced beef and broccoli in brown sauce has about 9 g net carbs per cup — mostly from the sweet, cornstarch-thickened sauce. Ask for sauce on the side or steamed.

Nutrition per serving

1 cup · 160 g
Net carbs
9.3g
Calories
168kcal
Protein
11g
Fat
8.5g
Total carbs
12 g
Fiber
2.4 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 47%

About 86.2 g of beef and broccoli adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 54% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for beef and broccoli
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories168 kcal105 kcal
Total carbohydrate12 g7.3 g
Dietary fiber2.4 g1.5 g
Net carbs9.3 g5.8 g
Sugars 3.9 g 2.4 g
Protein11 g7.1 g
Fat8.5 g5.3 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is beef and broccoli keto?

Beef and broccoli can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. Sliced beef and broccoli in brown sauce has about 9 g net carbs per cup — mostly from the sweet, cornstarch-thickened sauce. Ask for sauce on the side or steamed.

How many net carbs are in beef and broccoli?

1 cup (160 g) of beef and broccoli has about 9.3 g net carbs (12 g total carbs minus 2.4 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 5.8 g net carbs.

How much beef and broccoli can I eat on keto?

About 86.2 g of beef and broccoli adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 54% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 47% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for beef and broccoli?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #168072): Restaurant, Chinese, beef and vegetables. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Limit / small portions — Fits keto only in measured portions — roughly 5–10 g net carbs per serving, or easy to overeat. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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