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Is Maple syrup keto?

Not keto-friendly

No, maple syrup is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 tbsp (20 g)) has about 13.4 g of net carbs, about 54% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day54%

The short answer

Not keto. Use a sugar-free syrup instead.

A typical serving is 1 tbsp (20 g). That has 52 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g fat and 13.4 g net carbs (13.4 g total carbs − 0 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

1servings at 20 g/day
1servings at 25 g/day
3servings 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 maple syrup

Nutrition facts

Serving size1 tbsp (20 g)
Calories52
Total fat0 g
Total carbohydrate13.4 g
Dietary fiber0 g
Net carbs13.4 g
Protein0 g

Per 100 g: 260 kcal · 67 g net carbs · 0 g protein · 0 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is maple syrup keto?

No, maple syrup is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 tbsp (20 g)) has about 13.4 g of net carbs, about 54% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

How many carbs are in maple syrup?

A serving of maple syrup (1 tbsp (20 g)) has about 13.4 g of total carbohydrates and 0 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 13.4 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 67 g of net carbs.

Can I eat maple syrup on a keto diet?

Most people on keto avoid it. Not keto. Use a sugar-free syrup 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 maple syrup?

Lower-carb swaps include allulose, erythritol, stevia.

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Agave nectarSweeteners1 tbsp (21 g)16g netNot keto-friendly
HoneySweeteners1 tbsp (21 g)17.2g netNot keto-friendly
Brown sugarSweeteners1 tsp (4.6 g)4.5g netIn moderation
Table sugarSweeteners1 tsp (4 g)4g netIn moderation
Coconut sugarSweeteners1 tsp (4 g)3.7g netIn moderation
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