Is Baba Ganoush Keto-Friendly?

Baba ganoush is keto-friendly. However, this traditional, hummus-like dish has a moderate amount of net carbs and should be enjoyed in moderation.

Not Keto-Friendly

• Baba ganoush is an appetizer dish containing roasted eggplant, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, and various herbs and seasonings. It is soft, creamy, and similar in texture and appearance to hummus
• Baba ganoush contains keto-friendly ingredients like eggplant, lemon, and olive oil. It is a great source of healthy fats. Eggplant rollatini is another great dish made from eggplant, however, it contains too many carbs.

Moderate Amount of Fats

• Baba ganoush is fairly high in fats, with 13.2g per 100g. Fat is the most important component of the keto diet because it fills you up and aids the fat-burning process. It’s necessary to eat plenty of good fats that are good for your heart. 
• While the fat content will aid your diet, the carb content diminishes the benefits. 

High in Carbs

• 100g of baba ganoush has 5.46g of net carbohydrates. Enjoy this dish in moderation to keep your carb intake to a minimum.
• Eating too many net carbohydrates will interrupt your body while in ketosis. When you interrupt ketosis, weight loss stalls because your body is no longer burning fat.
• It’s absolutely necessary to watch your carbohydrate intake for keto success.
• Baba ganoush is often used as a side dish for dipping. Try to make it with low-carb foods like Greek yogurt instead.