Are fava beans keto?
Fava beans
Not keto No — fava beans are not keto-friendly.
Rich in protein and fiber, but still about 12 g net carbs per half cup cooked.
Nutrition per serving
½ cup cooked · 85 g- Net carbs
- 12g
- Calories
- 94kcal
- Protein
- 6.5g
- Fat
- 0.3g
- Total carbs
- 17 g
- Fiber
- 4.6 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 61%
0.6× the daily limit
About 35.2 g of fava beans adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 41% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 94 kcal | 110 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 17 g | 20 g |
| Dietary fiber | 4.6 g | 5.4 g |
| Net carbs | 12 g | 14 g |
| Sugars | 1.5 g | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 7.6 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.4 g |
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Are fava beans keto?
No — fava beans are not keto-friendly. Rich in protein and fiber, but still about 12 g net carbs per half cup cooked.
How many net carbs are in fava beans?
½ cup cooked (85 g) of fava beans has about 12 g net carbs (17 g total carbs minus 4.6 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 14 g net carbs.
How much fava beans can I eat on keto?
About 35.2 g of fava beans adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 41% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 61% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for fava beans?
Try black soybeans (canned), green beans. See our full guide: keto substitutes for beans & legumes.
