Is textured vegetable protein (tvp) keto?
Textured vegetable protein (TVP)
TVP is defatted soy flour pressed into crumbles, with about 4 g net carbs and 12 g protein per quarter cup dry. Rehydrated, it stretches ground beef or replaces it in vegetarian chili and tacos.
Nutrition per serving
¼ cup dry · 24 g- Net carbs
- 3.9g
- Calories
- 78kcal
- Protein
- 12g
- Fat
- 0.3g
- Total carbs
- 8.1 g
- Fiber
- 4.2 g
About 30.5 g of textured vegetable protein (tvp) adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.3 typical servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 78 kcal | 327 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.1 g | 34 g |
| Dietary fiber | 4.2 g | 18 g |
| Net carbs | 3.9 g | 16 g |
| Sugars | 3.9 g | 16 g |
| Protein | 12 g | 51 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 1.2 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is textured vegetable protein (tvp) keto?
Yes — textured vegetable protein (tvp) is keto-friendly. TVP is defatted soy flour pressed into crumbles, with about 4 g net carbs and 12 g protein per quarter cup dry. Rehydrated, it stretches ground beef or replaces it in vegetarian chili and tacos.
How many net carbs are in textured vegetable protein (tvp)?
¼ cup dry (24 g) of textured vegetable protein (tvp) has about 3.9 g net carbs (8.1 g total carbs minus 4.2 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 16 g net carbs.
How much textured vegetable protein (tvp) can I eat on keto?
About 30.5 g of textured vegetable protein (tvp) adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.3 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 20% of your carbs.
