Is agave nectar keto?
Agave nectar
Not keto No — agave nectar is not keto-friendly.
Marketed as low-glycemic, but it's mostly fructose and very high in carbs.
Nutrition per serving
1 tbsp · 21 g- Net carbs
- 16g
- Calories
- 65kcal
- Protein
- 0g
- Fat
- 0.1g
- Total carbs
- 16 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 80%
0.8× the daily limit
About 6.6 g of agave nectar adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 31% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 65 kcal | 310 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 16 g | 76 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.2 g |
| Net carbs | 16 g | 76 g |
| Sugars | 14 g | 68 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.5 g |
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Better keto swaps for agave nectar
Keto substitutes for honey, maple syrup & jam 4 alternatives with carb comparisons and recipes Read guide Frequently asked questions
Is agave nectar keto?
No — agave nectar is not keto-friendly. Marketed as low-glycemic, but it's mostly fructose and very high in carbs.
How many net carbs are in agave nectar?
1 tbsp (21 g) of agave nectar has about 16 g net carbs (16 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 76 g net carbs.
How much agave nectar can I eat on keto?
About 6.6 g of agave nectar adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 31% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 80% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for agave nectar?
Try allulose, stevia (pure extract). See our full guide: keto substitutes for honey, maple syrup & jam.
