Keto Approved
Eggplant
2.30g net carbs per 1 cup cubed
2.3g net carbs. Great roasted, as "steaks," or in keto lasagna.
By MeKeto Editorial · Last updated July 2026
Nutrition Facts
Fits My Daily Budget?
Set your daily net carb limit to see how one serving fits.
One serving uses 12% of your 20g daily budget.
Plan the rest of your day
Good to Know
Pick eggplants that feel heavy for their size with tight, glossy skin and no soft brown spots, since older ones turn bitter and spongy. The carb count stays low at 2.3g net per cup, but watch prepared versions: breaded eggplant parm, jarred caponata, and many baba ganoush brands sneak in flour, sugar, or starchy fillers. If you salt and press the slices for 20 minutes before cooking, they soak up far less oil and hold their shape better in the pan.
Is Eggplant Keto? The Full Answer
Eggplant contains 2.30g net carbs per 1 cup cubed (4.80g total carbs minus 2.50g fiber). 2.3g net carbs. Great roasted, as "steaks," or in keto lasagna.
On a standard ketogenic diet, most people target 20-25g net carbs per day. A single serving uses 12% of a 20g daily carb limit. That makes Eggplant a reliable keto staple.
Measure Your Ketone Levels
A blood ketone meter reads beta-hydroxybutyrate from a finger prick, the marker that defines nutritional ketosis at 0.5 to 3.0 mmol/L. Urine strips measure acetoacetate instead, which drops off once you are fat-adapted. Keto-Mojo makes a blood meter.
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