Rhubarb is excellent for keto with only ~3.3g net carbs per 100g. This tart, veggie-like fruit is very low in sugar and high in fiber—great for keto-friendly desserts when prepared without added sugar.
Is Rhubarb Keto?

YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). Curated estimate; estimated values.
How this is calculated
total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.
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3.3gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 5.8g
- Fiber
- 2.5g
- Protein
- 0.9g
- Fat
- 0.1g
- Calories
- 21
Rhubarb is excellent for keto with only ~3.3g net carbs per 100g. This tart, veggie-like fruit is very low in sugar and high in fiber—great for keto-friendly desserts when prepared without added sugar.
- Net carbs (100 g)3.3g
- Protein (100 g)0.9g
- Fat (100 g)0.1g
- Keto verdictKeto-friendly
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Source: Curated estimate
Source fit: curated estimate; not an exact source match
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
A USDA reference record exists, but the displayed basis or macros do not directly reproduce it, so KetoLens does not attribute these values to USDA. Check the current label for packaged products.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
WHY IT'S KETO-FRIENDLY
- Extremely low carbs: ~3.3g net per 100g makes it easy to fit in macros
- Solid fiber: ~2.5g per 100g supports digestion and fullness
- Very low calorie density allows generous portions
- Tart flavor pairs well with keto sweeteners for desserts and compotes
- Great for volume eating with minimal carb impact
- Versatile in both sweet and savory recipes
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
KETO PIE FILLING
Simmer chopped rhubarb with Butter and allulose (or stevia) until tender; use in an almond-flour crust with a cream-cheese topping.
ROASTED STALKS
Toss chunks with butter and cinnamon; roast at 375°F (190°C) for ~20 minutes until soft and lightly caramelized.
JAM ALTERNATIVE
Slow-cook with butter and monk-fruit-style sweetener alternative (e.g., allulose) ~30 minutes; spread on Keto Bread or pair with cheese.
STRAWBERRY RHUBARB
Cook with strawberries (1:2 strawberry:rhubarb) and allulose for a classic, lower-sugar compote.
CAKE OR CRISP
Top with an almond-flour, butter, and Pecans crumble; bake for a cozy, keto-friendly dessert.
SOUR COCKTAIL MIXER
Reduce into a tart, sugar-free syrup (sweeten to taste) for mocktails or cocktails.