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Foods / Beverages

Is Ginger ale keto?

Not keto-friendly

No, ginger ale is not keto-friendly. A serving (12 oz (355 g)) has about 30.9 g of net carbs, more than a typical 25 g daily limit.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day124%

The short answer

About 31 grams of sugar per can.

A typical serving is 12 oz (355 g). That has 121 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g fat and 30.9 g net carbs (30.9 g total carbs − 0 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

0servings at 20 g/day
0servings at 25 g/day
1servings 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 size12 oz (355 g)
Calories121
Total fat0 g
Total carbohydrate30.9 g
Dietary fiber0 g
Net carbs30.9 g
Protein0 g

Per 100 g: 34 kcal · 8.7 g net carbs · 0 g protein · 0 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is ginger ale keto?

No, ginger ale is not keto-friendly. A serving (12 oz (355 g)) has about 30.9 g of net carbs, more than a typical 25 g daily limit.

How many carbs are in ginger ale?

A serving of ginger ale (12 oz (355 g)) has about 30.9 g of total carbohydrates and 0 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 30.9 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 8.7 g of net carbs.

Can I eat ginger ale on a keto diet?

Most people on keto avoid it. About 31 grams of sugar per can. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.

What can I eat instead of ginger ale?

Lower-carb swaps include water, sparkling water, black coffee, tea (unsweetened).

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