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Editorial update: September 29, 2026. Text prepared with AI assistance, based on the sources cited. No independent clinical review. General information, not an individual meal plan.
Short answer
It falls somewhere in between. Carrots are not among the starchy vegetables that keto cuts (potato, corn, hard-shell squash), nor are they on the list of non-starchy vegetables summarized by the Harvard Nutrition Source. Going by TACO figures, they have more carbs than leafy greens and fewer than potato: 7.7 g per 100 g raw. If you include them, count them toward your daily limit.
How many carbs does a carrot have?
| Food | Total carbohydrate (g) | Fiber (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Carrot, raw | 7.7 | 3.2 |
| Carrot, cooked | 6.7 | 2.6 |
| Beet, raw | 11.1 | 3.4 |
| Beet, cooked | 7.2 | 1.9 |
| Potato, white, raw | 14.7 | 1.2 |
| Lettuce, green leaf, raw | 1.7 | 1.8 |
A 30 g serving of grated raw carrot in a salad has about 2.3 g of carbohydrate. A 100 g serving, by contrast, equals 15% of a 50 g daily limit and 39% of a 20 g limit.
What about beets?
Raw beets have 11.1 g of carbohydrate per 100 g, more than carrots; cooked, 7.2 g. The same logic applies: if you include them, count them. The vegetable table shows which vegetables add the least to your count.
If you have diabetes, take medication, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to a health professional before starting. The step-by-step guide helps you plan. For precautions to take before you start, see ketogenic diet risks and precautions.
Sources
- Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, The Nutrition Source: Diet Review: Ketogenic Diet for Weight Loss
- TACO – Tabela Brasileira de Composição de Alimentos, 4ª edição revisada e ampliada (NEPA/Unicamp)
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