What are keto friendly vegetables?

Here are some of our favorite keto approved vegetables, based on their net carbs per 100 gram serving size: Asparagus: 1g. Spinach: 2g. Swiss Chard: 2g. Celery: 2g. Lettuce: 2g. Avocado (technically a fruit): 2g. Cabbage: 3g. Green Olives: 3g. More items... •

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Eating keto friendly vegetables is considered a foundation of Atkins. In addition to protein and healthy natural fats, it is essential to consume certain veggies when living a low carb lifestyle; but eating too many veggies, especially starchy ones such as peas and potatoes, can undermine weight-loss and low carb efforts. During the Atkins® induction phase, you’ll want to consume 12g to 15g net carbs from vegetables each day. Studies on keto diets generally require participants to consume 20g to 50g of net carbs per day, so that means vegetables will account for approximately half of your total net carb intake. 1 We recommend that you focus on eating leafy salad greens and other non-starchy vegetables. These vegetables provide the body with the most antioxidant protection and fiber in combination with the fewest grams of carbs. When shopping or planning your meals, try to remember this keto rule of thumb: The best keto vegetables tend to grow above-ground. Vegetables that grow under the ground—generally, root veggies—are highest in starch.

Keto Vegetables List

Although the ultimate goal is to avoid veggies with a high starch content, it is permissible to consume vegetables that have a slightly higher-carb count. Here are some of our favorite keto approved vegetables, based on their net carbs per 100 gram serving size:

Asparagus: 1g

Spinach: 2g

Swiss Chard: 2g

Celery: 2g

Lettuce: 2g

Avocado (technically a fruit): 2g

Cabbage: 3g

Green Olives: 3g

Cucumber: 3g

Cauliflower: 3g

Zucchini: 3g

Tomato: 3g

Green Pepper: 3g

Red Pepper: 4g

Broccoli: 4g

Brussels Sprouts: 5g

Green Beans: 5g

Pro tip: You can find a full list of acceptable Atkins keto foods here. These ketogenic diet vegetables are the nutrient-dense, high-fiber foundation for the Atkins way of eating.

Vegetables to Avoid on Keto

Rarely do you ever hear someone tell you to avoid vegetables, but when it comes to a low carb keto lifestyle, some veggies can be more harmful than helpful to achieving your goals. As mentioned above, root vegetables typically carry more carbs, which is why they are considered one of the least keto friendly vegetables. Here are some of our most avoided veggies, based on their net carbs per 100 gram serving size:

Rutabaga: 6g

Artichoke: 6g

Celeriac: 6g

Onion: 8g

Peas: 9g

Beetroot: 7g

Butternut Squash: 10g

Parsnip: 13g

Potato: 15g

Corn: 16g

Sweet Potato: 17g

Yam: 24g

Cassava (Yuca): 36g

Pro tip: Onions are often used as a seasoning and are typically not consumed in large amounts; however, it is best to avoid caramelized, grilled, or sautéed onions as they are more likely to be eaten in larger quantities.

Keto Friendly Vegetable Recipes

Looking for ways to prepare your keto approved vegetables? Here are a few of our favorites from the Atkins recipe database. The veggies you eat play a pivotal role in a successful low carb lifestyle, so try to keep this keto vegetable list in mind. For more keto guidance, check out our keto friendly food list and the foods you should avoid while on keto.

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What type of onion is best for keto?

Green onions (or scallions) are the most keto-friendly variety of onion. There are only 1.2 grams of net carbohydrates in ¼ cup of chopped green onions.

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How Many Carbohydrates in an Onion?

One whole large onion has 14 grams of total carbohydrates so this fact, alone is probably why you have heard some words of caution regarding the onion. A small apple has a comparable amount at 21 grams of carbohydrates, and you are probably aware that apples are not a part of the keto nutrition plan. There is one significant difference between the onion and the apple and that is the way in which we eat them. It is unlikely that you’ll eat a whole onion in one sitting (like you would an apple) so the carbohydrates consumed are drastically reduced. Onions do have a small amount of fiber so the whole onion contains an average of 11 grams of net carbohydrates. Let’s move on to more specific varieties of onions so you can choose the best ones for your personal keto macros, and your recipes.

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