Keto Approved
Okra
1.60g net carbs per 1/2 cup
Grassy and slightly grassy when raw, these pods bring just 1.6 g net carbs per half-cup, so they slot into a keto day easily. Roast them or pan-sear in butter to cut the sliminess and lean on the 2 g of fiber that does most of the carb work here.
Built by Barron Hansen · Last updated July 2026
Nutrition Facts
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One serving uses 8% of your 20g daily budget.
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Good to Know
Pick pods that are firm, bright green, and under about 4 inches long, since bigger ones turn woody and fibrous. The real carb trap is the breading: cornmeal-dusted fried okra and Southern restaurant baskets pile on starch fast, so roast or grill the pods with olive oil instead. Watch frozen blends and canned gumbo bases too, where added thickeners and tomato can push the carbs well past what plain okra carries.
Is Okra Keto? The Full Answer
Okra contains 1.60g net carbs per 1/2 cup (3.60g total carbs minus 2.00g fiber). Grassy and slightly grassy when raw, these pods bring just 1.6 g net carbs per half-cup, so they slot into a keto day easily. Roast them or pan-sear in butter to cut the sliminess and lean on the 2 g of fiber that does most of the carb work here.
On a standard ketogenic diet, most people target 20-25g net carbs per day. A single serving uses 8% of a 20g daily carb limit. That makes Okra a reliable keto staple.
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