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Is Xylitol keto?

Keto-friendly

Yes, xylitol is keto-friendly. A serving (1 tsp (4 g)) has about 1.6 g of net carbs.

Share of a 25 g net-carb day6%

The short answer

Partly absorbed and extremely toxic to dogs. Count about 40% of its carbs.

A typical serving is 1 tsp (4 g). That has 10 calories, 0 g protein, 0 g fat and 1.6 g net carbs (1.6 g total carbs − 0 g fiber).

How many servings fit in your carb budget?

12servings at 20 g/day
15servings at 25 g/day
31servings at 50 g/day

Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.

Nutrition facts

Serving size1 tsp (4 g)
Calories10
Total fat0 g
Total carbohydrate1.6 g
Dietary fiber0 g
Net carbs1.6 g
Protein0 g

Per 100 g: 240 kcal · 40 g net carbs · 0 g protein · 0 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.

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Frequently asked questions

Is xylitol keto?

Yes, xylitol is keto-friendly. A serving (1 tsp (4 g)) has about 1.6 g of net carbs.

How many carbs are in xylitol?

A serving of xylitol (1 tsp (4 g)) has about 1.6 g of total carbohydrates and 0 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 1.6 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 40 g of net carbs.

Can I eat xylitol on a keto diet?

Yes. Partly absorbed and extremely toxic to dogs. Count about 40% of its carbs. Keep an eye on total calories, especially with calorie-dense foods.

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