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Is Corn tortilla keto?

Not keto-friendly

No, corn tortilla is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 tortilla (26 g)) has about 10 g of net carbs, about 40% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day40%

The short answer

Smaller but still high in carbs.

A typical serving is 1 tortilla (26 g). That has 57 calories, 1.5 g protein, 0.8 g fat and 10 g net carbs (11.6 g total carbs − 1.6 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

2servings at 20 g/day
2servings at 25 g/day
5servings at 50 g/day

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

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Nutrition facts

Serving size1 tortilla (26 g)
Calories57
Total fat0.8 g
Total carbohydrate11.6 g
Dietary fiber1.6 g
Net carbs10 g
Protein1.5 g

Per 100 g: 218 kcal · 38.3 g net carbs · 5.7 g protein · 2.9 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is corn tortilla keto?

No, corn tortilla is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 tortilla (26 g)) has about 10 g of net carbs, about 40% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

How many carbs are in corn tortilla?

A serving of corn tortilla (1 tortilla (26 g)) has about 11.6 g of total carbohydrates and 1.6 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 10 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 38.3 g of net carbs.

Can I eat corn tortilla on a keto diet?

Most people on keto avoid it. Smaller but still high in carbs. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.

What can I eat instead of corn tortilla?

Lower-carb swaps include cauliflower, zucchini, shirataki noodles, spaghetti squash (cooked).

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