Are anchovies keto?

Anchovies

Keto-friendly Yes — anchovies are keto-friendly.

Tiny, salty flavor bombs for Caesar dressing and sauces.

Nutrition per serving

5 anchovies · 20 g
Net carbs
0g
Calories
42kcal
Protein
5.8g
Fat
1.9g
Total carbs
0 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 0%

Anchovies has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs.

Nutrition facts for anchovies
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories42 kcal210 kcal
Total carbohydrate0 g0 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0 g0 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein5.8 g29 g
Fat1.9 g9.7 g

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Frequently asked questions

Are anchovies keto?

Yes — anchovies are keto-friendly. Tiny, salty flavor bombs for Caesar dressing and sauces.

How many net carbs are in anchovies?

5 anchovies (20 g) of anchovies has about 0 g net carbs (0 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 0 g net carbs.

How much anchovies can I eat on keto?

Anchovies has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 0% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #174183): Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Keto-friendly — Low in net carbs per typical serving (about 5 g or less). Fits easily into a 20–30 g daily limit. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $24.22/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $2.99 for 2 oz tin. How we estimate prices

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