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Is Fish sticks (breaded) keto?

Not keto-friendly

No, fish sticks (breaded) is not keto-friendly. A serving (4 sticks (112 g)) has about 22.4 g of net carbs, about 90% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

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The short answer

The breading makes them a poor keto choice; bake plain fish with a parmesan crust instead.

A typical serving is 4 sticks (112 g). That has 258 calories, 13.4 g protein, 13.4 g fat and 22.4 g net carbs (23.5 g total carbs − 1.1 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

0servings at 20 g/day
1servings at 25 g/day
2servings at 50 g/day

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

Lower-carb swaps for fish sticks (breaded)

Nutrition facts

Serving size4 sticks (112 g)
Calories258
Total fat13.4 g
Total carbohydrate23.5 g
Dietary fiber1.1 g
Net carbs22.4 g
Protein13.4 g

Per 100 g: 230 kcal · 20 g net carbs · 12 g protein · 12 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is fish sticks (breaded) keto?

No, fish sticks (breaded) is not keto-friendly. A serving (4 sticks (112 g)) has about 22.4 g of net carbs, about 90% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

How many carbs are in fish sticks (breaded)?

A serving of fish sticks (breaded) (4 sticks (112 g)) has about 23.5 g of total carbohydrates and 1.1 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 22.4 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 20 g of net carbs.

Can I eat fish sticks (breaded) on a keto diet?

Most people on keto avoid it. The breading makes them a poor keto choice; bake plain fish with a parmesan crust instead. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.

What can I eat instead of fish sticks (breaded)?

Lower-carb swaps include salmon, shrimp, cod.

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