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Is Pretzels keto?

Not keto-friendly

No, pretzels is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 oz (28 g)) has about 21.6 g of net carbs, about 86% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day86%

The short answer

Pure refined flour and salt.

A typical serving is 1 oz (28 g). That has 106 calories, 2.5 g protein, 0.8 g fat and 21.6 g net carbs (22.4 g total carbs − 0.8 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.

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Nutrition facts

Serving size1 oz (28 g)
Calories106
Total fat0.8 g
Total carbohydrate22.4 g
Dietary fiber0.8 g
Net carbs21.6 g
Protein2.5 g

Per 100 g: 380 kcal · 77 g net carbs · 9 g protein · 3 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is pretzels keto?

No, pretzels is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 oz (28 g)) has about 21.6 g of net carbs, about 86% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

How many carbs are in pretzels?

A serving of pretzels (1 oz (28 g)) has about 22.4 g of total carbohydrates and 0.8 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 21.6 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 77 g of net carbs.

Can I eat pretzels on a keto diet?

Most people on keto avoid it. Pure refined flour and salt. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.

What can I eat instead of pretzels?

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

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