Is Edamame keto?
Edamame is keto only in small portions: it has ~8 g of net carbs per 1 cup, in pods, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs = total − fiber
8 g
per 1 cup, in pods
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
Edamame is a legume, and while it is lower in net carbs than many beans, a 1-cup serving contains 8.7g of net carbs, which is moderate for keto.
Nutrition facts for edamame
How many carbs are in edamame?
Edamame has ~13 g of carbs and ~8 g of net carbs per 1 cup, in pods (total carbs minus 5 g of fiber).
Why edamame is keto only in small portions?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; edamame has 8 g per 1 cup, in pods (13 g total − 5 g of fiber).
How much edamame can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~89 g of edamame.
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Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 5, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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