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Is White bread keto?

Not keto-friendly

No, white bread is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 slice (28 g)) has about 13 g of net carbs, about 52% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day52%

The short answer

A single slice has about 13 grams of net carbs.

A typical serving is 1 slice (28 g). That has 74 calories, 2.5 g protein, 0.9 g fat and 13 g net carbs (13.7 g total carbs − 0.8 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

1servings at 20 g/day
1servings at 25 g/day
3servings 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 slice (28 g)
Calories74
Total fat0.9 g
Total carbohydrate13.7 g
Dietary fiber0.8 g
Net carbs13 g
Protein2.5 g

Per 100 g: 265 kcal · 46.3 g net carbs · 9 g protein · 3.2 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is white bread keto?

No, white bread is not keto-friendly. A serving (1 slice (28 g)) has about 13 g of net carbs, about 52% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

How many carbs are in white bread?

A serving of white bread (1 slice (28 g)) has about 13.7 g of total carbohydrates and 0.8 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 13 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 46.3 g of net carbs.

Can I eat white bread on a keto diet?

Most people on keto avoid it. A single slice has about 13 grams of net carbs. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.

What can I eat instead of white bread?

Lower-carb swaps include almond flour, cheese crisps, cucumber.

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