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Foods / Beverages

Is Sports drink keto?

Not keto-friendly

No, sports drink is not keto-friendly. A serving (12 oz (355 g)) has about 22 g of net carbs, about 88% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day88%

The short answer

A bottle has about 22 grams of sugar. Choose electrolyte drinks without sugar.

A typical serving is 12 oz (355 g). That has 92 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g fat and 22 g net carbs (22 g total carbs − 0 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 size12 oz (355 g)
Calories92
Total fat0 g
Total carbohydrate22 g
Dietary fiber0 g
Net carbs22 g
Protein0 g

Per 100 g: 26 kcal · 6.2 g net carbs · 0 g protein · 0 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is sports drink keto?

No, sports drink is not keto-friendly. A serving (12 oz (355 g)) has about 22 g of net carbs, about 88% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

How many carbs are in sports drink?

A serving of sports drink (12 oz (355 g)) has about 22 g of total carbohydrates and 0 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 22 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 6.2 g of net carbs.

Can I eat sports drink on a keto diet?

Most people on keto avoid it. A bottle has about 22 grams of sugar. Choose electrolyte drinks without sugar. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.

What can I eat instead of sports drink?

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

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