Is gumbo keto?

Gumbo

Limit / small portions Gumbo can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions.

A cup of chicken-and-sausage gumbo has about 9 g net carbs from the flour roux, okra and onion — before the rice, which adds about 22 g per half cup. Order it without rice, or ladle it over cauliflower rice.

Nutrition per serving

1 cup, without rice · 245 g
Net carbs
9.1g
Calories
267kcal
Protein
16g
Fat
18g
Total carbs
11 g
Fiber
1.7 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 45%

About 135 g of gumbo adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 55% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for gumbo
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories267 kcal109 kcal
Total carbohydrate11 g4.4 g
Dietary fiber1.7 g0.7 g
Net carbs9.1 g3.7 g
Protein16 g6.4 g
Fat18 g7.4 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is gumbo keto?

Gumbo can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. A cup of chicken-and-sausage gumbo has about 9 g net carbs from the flour roux, okra and onion — before the rice, which adds about 22 g per half cup. Order it without rice, or ladle it over cauliflower rice.

How many net carbs are in gumbo?

1 cup, without rice (245 g) of gumbo has about 9.1 g net carbs (11 g total carbs minus 1.7 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 3.7 g net carbs.

How much gumbo can I eat on keto?

About 135 g of gumbo adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 55% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 45% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for gumbo?

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Source: Calculated from USDA SR Legacy ingredients for a typical recipe: chicken thigh, smoked sausage, okra, onion, celery, green pepper, flour-and-oil roux and chicken broth. 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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