Are pickled beets keto?

Pickled beets

Not keto No — pickled beets are not keto-friendly.

The sweet-and-sour brine makes pickled beets one of the highest-carb jarred vegetables, at about 18 g net carbs per half cup. A slice or two on a salad is plenty.

Nutrition per serving

½ cup slices · 114 g
Net carbs
18g
Calories
74kcal
Protein
0.9g
Fat
0.1g
Total carbs
19 g
Fiber
0.9 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 88%

About 32.3 g of pickled beets adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 28% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for pickled beets
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories74 kcal65 kcal
Total carbohydrate19 g16 g
Dietary fiber0.9 g0.8 g
Net carbs18 g16 g
Sugars 13 g 11 g
Protein0.9 g0.8 g
Fat0.1 g0.1 g

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Frequently asked questions

Are pickled beets keto?

No — pickled beets are not keto-friendly. The sweet-and-sour brine makes pickled beets one of the highest-carb jarred vegetables, at about 18 g net carbs per half cup. A slice or two on a salad is plenty.

How many net carbs are in pickled beets?

½ cup slices (114 g) of pickled beets has about 18 g net carbs (19 g total carbs minus 0.9 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 16 g net carbs.

How much pickled beets can I eat on keto?

About 32.3 g of pickled beets adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 28% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 88% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for pickled beets?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #170480): Beets, pickled, canned, solids and liquids. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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