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Is All-purpose flour keto?

Not keto-friendly

No, all-purpose flour is not keto-friendly. A serving (¼ cup (30 g)) has about 22 g of net carbs, about 88% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

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The short answer

Replace with almond or coconut flour.

A typical serving is ¼ cup (30 g). That has 109 calories, 3 g protein, 0.3 g fat and 22 g net carbs (22.8 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.

Lower-carb swaps for all-purpose flour

Nutrition facts

Serving size¼ cup (30 g)
Calories109
Total fat0.3 g
Total carbohydrate22.8 g
Dietary fiber0.8 g
Net carbs22 g
Protein3 g

Per 100 g: 364 kcal · 73.3 g net carbs · 10 g protein · 1 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is all-purpose flour keto?

No, all-purpose flour is not keto-friendly. A serving (¼ cup (30 g)) has about 22 g of net carbs, about 88% of a typical 25 g daily limit.

How many carbs are in all-purpose flour?

A serving of all-purpose flour (¼ cup (30 g)) has about 22.8 g of total carbohydrates and 0.8 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 22 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 73.3 g of net carbs.

Can I eat all-purpose flour on a keto diet?

Most people on keto avoid it. Replace with almond or coconut flour. If you want to fit it in, treat it as an occasional small portion and count the carbs.

What can I eat instead of all-purpose flour?

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

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