Is Honey keto?
Not keto-friendly
No, honey is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 tbsp (21 g)) has about 17.2 g of net carbs, about 69% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
The short answer
Natural, but nearly all sugar; one tablespoon has about 17 grams.
A typical serving is 1 tbsp (21 g). That has 64 calories, 0.1 g protein, 0 g fat and 17.2 g net carbs (17.2 g total carbs − 0 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 honey
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g: 304 kcal · 81.8 g net carbs · 0.3 g protein · 0 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Is honey keto?
No, honey is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 tbsp (21 g)) has about 17.2 g of net carbs, about 69% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
How many carbs are in honey?
A serving of honey (1 tbsp (21 g)) has about 17.2 g of total carbohydrates and 0 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 17.2 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 81.8 g of net carbs.
Can I eat honey on a keto diet?
Most people on keto avoid it. Natural, but nearly all sugar; one tablespoon has about 17 grams. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.
What can I eat instead of honey?
Lower-carb swaps include erythritol, allulose, stevia.
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