Is purslane keto?

Purslane

Keto-friendly Yes — purslane is keto-friendly.

A juicy, lemony succulent green with about 1.5 g carbs per cup — and a rare plant source of omega-3 ALA. Toss it into salads or cook it Mexican-style with pork and salsa verde.

Nutrition per serving

1 cup · 43 g
Net carbs
1.5g
Calories
9kcal
Protein
0.9g
Fat
0.2g
Total carbs
1.5 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 8%

About 147 g of purslane adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 3.4 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for purslane
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories9 kcal20 kcal
Total carbohydrate1.5 g3.4 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs1.5 g3.4 g
Protein0.9 g2 g
Fat0.2 g0.4 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is purslane keto?

Yes — purslane is keto-friendly. A juicy, lemony succulent green with about 1.5 g carbs per cup — and a rare plant source of omega-3 ALA. Toss it into salads or cook it Mexican-style with pork and salsa verde.

How many net carbs are in purslane?

1 cup (43 g) of purslane has about 1.5 g net carbs (1.5 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 3.4 g net carbs.

How much purslane can I eat on keto?

About 147 g of purslane adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 3.4 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 8% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #169274): Purslane, raw. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Keto-friendly — Low in net carbs per typical serving (about 5 g or less). Fits easily into a 20–30 g daily limit. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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