Are leeks keto?
Leeks
Limit / small portions Leeks can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions.
Higher in carbs than they look. Use as a flavor base in soups rather than the main vegetable.
Nutrition per serving
½ cup chopped · 45 g- Net carbs
- 5.6g
- Calories
- 27kcal
- Protein
- 0.7g
- Fat
- 0.1g
- Total carbs
- 6.4 g
- Fiber
- 0.8 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 28%
0.3× the daily limit
About 40.3 g of leeks adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 90% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 27 kcal | 61 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.4 g | 14 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Net carbs | 5.6 g | 12 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g | 3.9 g |
| Protein | 0.7 g | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.3 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Are leeks keto?
Leeks can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. Higher in carbs than they look. Use as a flavor base in soups rather than the main vegetable.
How many net carbs are in leeks?
½ cup chopped (45 g) of leeks has about 5.6 g net carbs (6.4 g total carbs minus 0.8 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 12 g net carbs.
How much leeks can I eat on keto?
About 40.3 g of leeks adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 90% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 28% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for leeks?
Try green onions, celery, fennel.
