Is luffa keto?
Luffa
Keto-friendly Yes — luffa is keto-friendly.
Young luffa is a tender, zucchini-like gourd with about 3 g net carbs per cup. Stir-fry it with garlic or simmer it in egg-drop and miso-style soups.
Nutrition per serving
1 cup pieces · 95 g- Net carbs
- 3.1g
- Calories
- 19kcal
- Protein
- 1.1g
- Fat
- 0.2g
- Total carbs
- 4.1 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 16%
0.2× the daily limit
About 156 g of luffa adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.6 typical servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 kcal | 20 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.1 g | 4.4 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1 g | 1.1 g |
| Net carbs | 3.1 g | 3.2 g |
| Sugars | 1.9 g | 2 g |
| Protein | 1.1 g | 1.2 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is luffa keto?
Yes — luffa is keto-friendly. Young luffa is a tender, zucchini-like gourd with about 3 g net carbs per cup. Stir-fry it with garlic or simmer it in egg-drop and miso-style soups.
How many net carbs are in luffa?
1 cup pieces (95 g) of luffa has about 3.1 g net carbs (4.1 g total carbs minus 1 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 3.2 g net carbs.
How much luffa can I eat on keto?
About 156 g of luffa adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.6 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 16% of your carbs.
