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Is Kombucha keto?

Not keto-friendly

No, kombucha is not keto-friendly. A serving (8 oz (240 g)) has about 8.4 g of net carbs, about 34% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day34%

The short answer

Varies by brand; some have 2 to 5 grams of carbs per serving.

A typical serving is 8 oz (240 g). That has 41 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g fat and 8.4 g net carbs (8.4 g total carbs − 0 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.

Lower-carb swaps for kombucha

Nutrition facts

Serving size8 oz (240 g)
Calories41
Total fat0 g
Total carbohydrate8.4 g
Dietary fiber0 g
Net carbs8.4 g
Protein0 g

Per 100 g: 17 kcal · 3.5 g net carbs · 0 g protein · 0 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is kombucha keto?

No, kombucha is not keto-friendly. A serving (8 oz (240 g)) has about 8.4 g of net carbs, about 34% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

How many carbs are in kombucha?

A serving of kombucha (8 oz (240 g)) has about 8.4 g of total carbohydrates and 0 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 8.4 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 3.5 g of net carbs.

Can I eat kombucha on a keto diet?

Most people on keto avoid it. Varies by brand; some have 2 to 5 grams of carbs per serving. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.

What can I eat instead of kombucha?

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

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