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Is Peanut butter (natural) keto?

In moderation

Peanut butter (natural) can fit a keto diet in small portions. A serving (2 tbsp (32 g)) has about 4.5 g of net carbs, roughly 18% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

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The short answer

Choose natural with no added sugar; two tablespoons is a modest portion.

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A typical serving is 2 tbsp (32 g). That has 188 calories, 8 g protein, 16 g fat and 4.5 g net carbs (6.4 g total carbs − 1.9 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

4servings at 20 g/day
5servings at 25 g/day
11servings 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 peanut butter (natural)

Nutrition facts

Serving size2 tbsp (32 g)
Calories188
Total fat16 g
Total carbohydrate6.4 g
Dietary fiber1.9 g
Net carbs4.5 g
Protein8 g

Per 100 g: 588 kcal · 14 g net carbs · 25 g protein · 50 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is peanut butter (natural) keto?

Peanut butter (natural) can fit a keto diet in small portions. A serving (2 tbsp (32 g)) has about 4.5 g of net carbs, roughly 18% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

How many carbs are in peanut butter (natural)?

A serving of peanut butter (natural) (2 tbsp (32 g)) has about 6.4 g of total carbohydrates and 1.9 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 4.5 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 14 g of net carbs.

Can I eat peanut butter (natural) on a keto diet?

In small portions, yes. Choose natural with no added sugar; two tablespoons is a modest portion. Count it toward your daily net carb limit and keep the serving modest.

What can I eat instead of peanut butter (natural)?

Lower-carb swaps include pecans, macadamia nuts, almonds, walnuts.

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