Sugar snap peas are moderately keto-friendly with ~4.5g net carbs per 100g (about 2.3g per 1/2 cup). Their natural sweetness means more carbs than most keto greens, but with portion control they can fit into a balanced low-carb plate—especially when paired with fat.
Are Sugar Snap Peas Keto?

YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). USDA FoodData Central.
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.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
5gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 7.6g
- Fiber
- 2.6g
- Protein
- 2.8g
- Fat
- 0.2g
- Calories
- 42
Sugar snap peas are moderately keto-friendly with ~4.5g net carbs per 100g (about 2.3g per 1/2 cup). Their natural sweetness means more carbs than most keto greens, but with portion control they can fit into a balanced low-carb plate—especially when paired with fat.
- Net carbs (100 g)5g
- Protein (100 g)2.8g
- Fat (100 g)0.2g
- Keto verdictEnjoy in moderation
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Source: USDA FoodData Central reference record
Source fit: generic reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
This USDA reference record is shared by related entries; variety, brand, or preparation may differ.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
HOW TO ENJOY IT ON KETO
- Moderate net carbs: ~4.5g per 100g works with mindful portions (½–1 cup)
- High fiber: 3g fiber helps blunt post-meal glucose rise
- Edible pods: Whole pod adds volume and crunch for satiety
- Natural sweetness: Can curb cravings without added sugars
- Versatile: Tasty raw or quick-cooked in keto dishes
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
RAW SNACK
Enjoy fresh pods as a crunchy snack with keto dips like ranch, guacamole, or herbed cream cheese.
STIR-FRY
Quick-cook 2–3 minutes in coconut or sesame oil with garlic and ginger; finish with soy sauce or coconut aminos.
STEAMED
Steam 3–4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender; toss with butter, lemon zest, and sea salt.
SALAD ADDITION
Slice raw into leafy green salads for crunch and sweetness; pairs well with Asian-style or vinaigrette dressings.
SAUTÉED
Sauté in butter with shallots and herbs for 4–5 minutes; season with salt, pepper, and a splash of white wine.
ROASTED
Toss with olive oil and garlic; roast at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 minutes until slightly charred and caramelized.