Low Carb Vegetables

Low carbohydrate vegetables are non-starchy and low in carbs. A low carb vegetable diet is the perfect way to stay lean and fit, as these vegetables have all the necessary fiber, minerals and vitamins required by the body. Though the exact carb count depends on the serving size, these low carb vegetables should be a daily part of your diet, no matter what the quantity. Let us list a few low carb vegetables and fruits. When looking at some of the carb counts, know that fiber is not counted as carbohydrates. All the quantities of the low carb vegetables listed below are about a hundred gms.

Carb Chart of Vegetables

Vegetable	Form	Carb Count
Sprouts (Beans, Alfalfa)	Raw	8.9
Greens (Lettuce, Spinach, Chard) (Half cup)	Raw	1.6
Asparagus	Boiled	3.8
Bamboo Shoots	Canned	3.2
Spring Cabbage	Boiled	5.5
Celery	Raw	2.9
Watercress	Raw	1.29
Common Mushrooms	Raw	6.7
Chicory	Raw	4.7
Curly Kale	Raw	10
Green and Purple Broccoli	Boiled	7.1
Chinese Cabbage	Raw	2.1
Courgette (Zucchini)	Raw	3.1
Unpeeled Cucumber	Raw	3.6
Fennel	Raw	7.2
Lettuce	Raw	2.8
Marrow	Boiled	1.8
Asparagus	Raw	3.8
Aubergine (Eggplant)	Raw	5.7
Cauliflower	Boiled	4.1
Pumpkin	Raw	6.5
Red Radish	Raw	3.4
Capsicum (Green Pepper)	Raw	9.4

Apart from these low carb diet vegetables, the following vegetables are also very fiber and mineral rich, without carrying a lot of carbohydrates.

• Collards
• Mustard Greens
• Herbs like parsley, cilantro, basil, rosemary and thyme
• Sea vegetables like nori
• Okra
• Avocados
• Green beans and wax beans
• Scallions or green onions
• Tomatoes
• Artichokes
• Carrots
• Turnip
• Fresh ginger and garlic

Low Carb Fruits

If you are on a low carb diet, have a look at the list of low carb fruits. All the quantities of the fruits listed below are about a hundred gms.

Fruits	Carb Count
Lemon (juice)	6.9
Blackberries (raw)	9.6
Raspberries	11.9
Strawberries	7.6
Apricots	11.1
Apples	12.1
Peaches	9.5
Plums	11.4
Honeydew Melon	9
Starfruit	6.7
Kiwi	14.6
Tangerine	13.3
Papaya	10.8
Guava	14.3

Hope this article helps you plan the best diet. Fruits and vegetables are always good when included in a diet. Whether you believe in vegetarianism or not, make sure that you include some of these low carb vegetables in your daily diet. Stay fit and healthy.