Is risotto keto?
Risotto
Creamy arborio rice cooked in broth with butter and parmesan has about 51 g net carbs per cup. Cauliflower "risotto" made the same way — butter, parmesan, broth and mushrooms — has about 5 g.
Nutrition per serving
1 cup · 210 g- Net carbs
- 51g
- Calories
- 401kcal
- Protein
- 10g
- Fat
- 15g
- Total carbs
- 52 g
- Fiber
- 1.1 g
About 20.7 g of risotto adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 10% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 401 kcal | 191 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 52 g | 25 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.1 g | 0.5 g |
| Net carbs | 51 g | 24 g |
| Protein | 10 g | 4.8 g |
| Fat | 15 g | 6.9 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is risotto keto?
No — risotto is not keto-friendly. Creamy arborio rice cooked in broth with butter and parmesan has about 51 g net carbs per cup. Cauliflower "risotto" made the same way — butter, parmesan, broth and mushrooms — has about 5 g.
How many net carbs are in risotto?
1 cup (210 g) of risotto has about 51 g net carbs (52 g total carbs minus 1.1 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 24 g net carbs.
How much risotto can I eat on keto?
About 20.7 g of risotto adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 10% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 254% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for risotto?
Try cauliflower, parmesan, mushrooms, butter. See our full guide: keto substitutes for rice.
