Is Leek keto?
Leek is keto only in small portions: it has ~8 g of net carbs per 1 cup, sliced, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs = total − fiber
8 g
per 1 cup, sliced
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
A 1-cup serving of sliced leek contains 8.8 grams of net carbs, which is moderate for a keto diet.
Nutrition facts for leek
How many carbs are in leek?
Leek has ~10 g of carbs and ~8 g of net carbs per 1 cup, sliced (total carbs minus 1 g of fiber).
Why leek is keto only in small portions?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; leek has 8 g per 1 cup, sliced (10 g total − 1 g of fiber).
How much leek can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~51 g of leek.
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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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