Is Hoisin sauce keto?
In moderation
Hoisin sauce can fit a keto diet in small portions. A serving (1 tbsp (16 g)) has about 6.6 g of net carbs, roughly 26% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
The short answer
Sweet and thick, so it is not keto-friendly.
A typical serving is 1 tbsp (16 g). That has 35 calories, 0.5 g protein, 0.5 g fat and 6.6 g net carbs (7 g total carbs − 0.4 g fiber).
How many servings fit in your carb budget?
Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.
Lower-carb swaps for hoisin sauce
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g: 220 kcal · 41.2 g net carbs · 3.3 g protein · 3.4 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Is hoisin sauce keto?
Hoisin sauce can fit a keto diet in small portions. A serving (1 tbsp (16 g)) has about 6.6 g of net carbs, roughly 26% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
How many carbs are in hoisin sauce?
A serving of hoisin sauce (1 tbsp (16 g)) has about 7 g of total carbohydrates and 0.4 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 6.6 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 41.2 g of net carbs.
Can I eat hoisin sauce on a keto diet?
In small portions, yes. Sweet and thick, so it is not keto-friendly. Count it toward your daily net carb limit and keep the serving modest.
What can I eat instead of hoisin sauce?
Lower-carb swaps include yellow mustard, mayonnaise, hot sauce, olive oil.
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