Ultimate Keto & Low Carb Vegetables List + Free Printable PDF

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A common misconception about the keto or low carb diet is that it’s a meat-based diet and vegetables are shunned because they’re too high in carbs.

But this isn’t true, there is a huge amount of low carb vegetables that contain lots of fiber and a good amount of micronutrients.

This guide was created to help you find the best low carb and keto vegetables out there.

At the end of this post, you’ll also find a download link for our free PDF with the best low carb & keto vegetables and their corresponding net carb counts to help you make the best choice in your everyday life on a low carb diet.

Where does our information come from?

All nutrition facts stated below are net carbs per 100g (3.5oz), meaning the undigestible fiber was subtracted from the total carb count.

The nutrition information stems from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the German Federal Research Institute of Nutrition and Food (MRI).

The content provided in this post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. It is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See further information.

1. Top 10 Low Carb & Keto Vegetables

These top 10 best keto & low carb vegetables are some of the best choices for your low carb kitchen.
In comparison to other vegetables, they’re especially low in carbs, have a higher amount of micronutrients and they’re incredibly versatile.

Avocado
Avocados are technically a fruit, but most of us intuitively classify them as a vegetable.
They are incredibly versatile and can be used for both sweet and savory recipes.
Some of the most popular recipes are guacamole, egg salad with avocado or simply chopped as an addition for flavorful salads.
Furthermore, they’re also a good source for potassium, vitamin C and folate.
Broccoli
Broccoli is always a good choice if you need a quick side dish.
Steam and serve with butter or use it as an ingredient for casseroles, soups or even raw in salads.
Broccoli contains high amounts of vitamin C and vitamin K1.
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is the not so secret star of every low carb kitchen.
It’s a great low carb alternative for anything that’s usually made with potatoes and other starchy side dishes, for example as creamy cauliflower purée instead of mashed potatoes or cauliflower rice instead of normal rice.
Similar to broccoli, cauliflower contains a lot of vitamin C and vitamin K1.
Cabbage
Cabbage is also a very popular ingredient in the low carb kitchen.
It goes especially well with ground beef and can also be a great addition to a variety of soups, casseroles or salads.
Just like cauliflower and broccoli, cabbage has a high amount of vitamin C, vitamin K1 and folate.
Zucchini

Thanks to its’ mild taste, zucchini is often used as a noodle replacement in pasta dishes.
Zucchini can replace lasagna sheets in classic lasagna or spaghetti noodles in form of “zoodles”.
Stuffed with ground beef it can also be a great main dish.
Zucchinis contain high amounts of vitamin C.

Spinach
Spinach is a great addition to egg or curry dishes.
It is also great as an ingredient in soups like our popular chicken egg drop soup.
Spinach contains high amounts of vitamin K1 and ß-carotene, a precursor for vitamin A.
It’s also a good source for magnesium and potassium.
Bell Pepper
Roasted bell pepper is a great side dish for savory keto and low carb recipes.
Fresh bell pepper is perfect as an ingredient for salads or even just as it is with a dip.
Bell peppers have huge amounts of vitamin C.
They also contain quite a bit ß-carotene.
Mushrooms
Mushrooms and low carb diets are basically made for each other.
They are a great side dish for savory keto and low carb recipes and are also great as an ingredient for soups and casseroles.
Mushrooms often contain high amounts of specific B vitamins. They also contain potassium.
Asparagus
Roasted green asparagus is a popular side dish and tastes best with grilled meat, fish or bacon.
Asparagus contains a lot of vitamin K1, ß-carotene and vitamin C.
Green Beans
Green beans are surprisingly versatile and can be used for a variety of low carb dishes.
They taste great fried with butter and served with steak or prepared with soy sauce and garlic for an asian twist.
Green beans contain vitamin C and ß-carotene.

2. Keto & Low Carb Vegetables List

Now you know what our top 10 keto & low carb vegetables are.

But you probably don’t want to eat the same vegetables all the time, that’s why you’ll find a large variety of other low carb vegetables below.

You can download this list for free as a PDF at the end of this post!

Spinach

0.6g

Mushrooms

0.6g

Lettuce

1.1g

Pak Choi

1.2g

Chinese Cabbage

1.2g

Avocado

1.8g

Cucumbers

1.8g

Olives

1.8g

Daikon Radish

1.9g

Asparagus

2.0g

Zucchini

2.1g

Radishes

2.1g

Celery

2.2g

Cauliflower

2.3g

Chicory

2.3g

Hot Peppers

2.4g

Savoy Cabbage

2.4g

Eggplant

2.5g

Broccoli

2.5g

Kale

2.5g

Tomatoes

2.6g

Artichokes

2.8g

Fennel

2.8g

Green Beans

3.1g

Leek

3.2g

Brussel Sprouts

3.3g

Red Cabbage

3.5g

Kohlrabi

3.7g

Bell Pepper

3.9g

Cabbage

4.2g

Pumpkin

4.6g

Carrots

4.8g

Onions

4.9g

Sugar Snap Peas

5.0g

Beetroot

6.8g

Peas

8.8g

3. Keto & Low Carb Vegetables List: Free PDF

Getting started on the keto or low carb diet can seem a bit daunting at first, that’s why we hope resources like this free printable PDF will help to make the transition easier for you.

Download the PDF, print it out and hang it on your fridge to keep track of the carb count of a wide variety of vegetables!

Tip: Download the PDF to your phone as well – this way you’ll always have an overview of the best low carb vegetables when you’re on the road or grocery shopping.