Is angel food cake keto?

Angel food cake

Not keto No — angel food cake is not keto-friendly.

Fat-free, but almost entirely sugar and flour: a thin slice has about 16 g net carbs, and it's usually served with sweetened berries. Whipped cream over fresh raspberries is the keto version of the dessert.

Nutrition per serving

1 slice (1/12 cake) · 28 g
Net carbs
16g
Calories
72kcal
Protein
1.7g
Fat
0.2g
Total carbs
16 g
Fiber
0.4 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 79%

About 8.9 g of angel food cake adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 32% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for angel food cake
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories72 kcal258 kcal
Total carbohydrate16 g58 g
Dietary fiber0.4 g1.5 g
Net carbs16 g56 g
Protein1.7 g5.9 g
Fat0.2 g0.8 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is angel food cake keto?

No — angel food cake is not keto-friendly. Fat-free, but almost entirely sugar and flour: a thin slice has about 16 g net carbs, and it's usually served with sweetened berries. Whipped cream over fresh raspberries is the keto version of the dessert.

How many net carbs are in angel food cake?

1 slice (1/12 cake) (28 g) of angel food cake has about 16 g net carbs (16 g total carbs minus 0.4 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 56 g net carbs.

How much angel food cake can I eat on keto?

About 8.9 g of angel food cake adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 32% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 79% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for angel food cake?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #172694): Cake, angelfood, commercially prepared. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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