Is Table sugar keto?
In moderation
Table sugar can fit a keto diet in small portions. A serving (1 tsp (4 g)) has about 4 g of net carbs, roughly 16% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
The short answer
Pure sucrose. Each teaspoon is 4 grams of carbs.
A typical serving is 1 tsp (4 g). That has 15 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g fat and 4 g net carbs (4 g total carbs − 0 g fiber).
How many servings fit in your carb budget?
Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.
Lower-carb swaps for table sugar
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g: 387 kcal · 100 g net carbs · 0 g protein · 0 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Is table sugar keto?
Table sugar can fit a keto diet in small portions. A serving (1 tsp (4 g)) has about 4 g of net carbs, roughly 16% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
How many carbs are in table sugar?
A serving of table sugar (1 tsp (4 g)) has about 4 g of total carbohydrates and 0 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 4 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 100 g of net carbs.
Can I eat table sugar on a keto diet?
In small portions, yes. Pure sucrose. Each teaspoon is 4 grams of carbs. Count it toward your daily net carb limit and keep the serving modest.
What can I eat instead of table sugar?
Lower-carb swaps include erythritol, allulose, monk fruit sweetener.
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