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Is Oats (dry rolled) keto?

Not keto-friendly

No, oats (dry rolled) is not keto-friendly. A serving (½ cup (40 g)) has about 22.2 g of net carbs, about 89% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day89%

The short answer

A wholesome grain, but too high in carbs for keto.

Read more: Is oatmeal keto?

A typical serving is ½ cup (40 g). That has 156 calories, 6.8 g protein, 2.8 g fat and 22.2 g net carbs (26.4 g total carbs − 4.2 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

0servings at 20 g/day
1servings at 25 g/day
2servings 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 oats (dry rolled)

Nutrition facts

Serving size½ cup (40 g)
Calories156
Total fat2.8 g
Total carbohydrate26.4 g
Dietary fiber4.2 g
Net carbs22.2 g
Protein6.8 g

Per 100 g: 389 kcal · 55.4 g net carbs · 17 g protein · 6.9 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is oats (dry rolled) keto?

No, oats (dry rolled) is not keto-friendly. A serving (½ cup (40 g)) has about 22.2 g of net carbs, about 89% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

How many carbs are in oats (dry rolled)?

A serving of oats (dry rolled) (½ cup (40 g)) has about 26.4 g of total carbohydrates and 4.2 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 22.2 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 55.4 g of net carbs.

Can I eat oats (dry rolled) on a keto diet?

Most people on keto avoid it. A wholesome grain, but too high in carbs for keto. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.

What can I eat instead of oats (dry rolled)?

Lower-carb swaps include cauliflower, zucchini, shirataki noodles, spaghetti squash (cooked).

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