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Is Butter keto?

Keto-friendly

Yes, butter is keto-friendly. A serving (1 tbsp (14 g)) has about 0 g of net carbs.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day0%

The short answer

A keto cornerstone. Pure fat, practically no carbs.

A typical serving is 1 tbsp (14 g). That has 100 calories, 0.1 g protein, 11.3 g fat and 0 g net carbs (0 g total carbs − 0 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

∞servings at 20 g/day
∞servings at 25 g/day
∞servings at 50 g/day

Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.

Nutrition facts

Serving size1 tbsp (14 g)
Calories100
Total fat11.3 g
Total carbohydrate0 g
Dietary fiber0 g
Net carbs0 g
Protein0.1 g

Per 100 g: 717 kcal · 0.1 g net carbs · 0.9 g protein · 81 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is butter keto?

Yes, butter is keto-friendly. A serving (1 tbsp (14 g)) has about 0 g of net carbs.

How many carbs are in butter?

A serving of butter (1 tbsp (14 g)) has about 0 g of total carbohydrates and 0 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 0 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 0.1 g of net carbs.

Can I eat butter on a keto diet?

Yes. A keto cornerstone. Pure fat, practically no carbs. Keep an eye on total calories, especially with calorie-dense foods.

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