Is applesauce (unsweetened) keto?
Applesauce (unsweetened)
Even with no sugar added, half a cup has about 12 g net carbs; sweetened applesauce is closer to 20 g. In baking, pumpkin purée can stand in for moisture.
Nutrition per serving
½ cup · 122 g- Net carbs
- 12g
- Calories
- 51kcal
- Protein
- 0.2g
- Fat
- 0.1g
- Total carbs
- 14 g
- Fiber
- 1.3 g
About 49 g of applesauce (unsweetened) adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 40% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 51 kcal | 42 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 14 g | 11 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.3 g | 1.1 g |
| Net carbs | 12 g | 10 g |
| Sugars | 11 g | 9.4 g |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
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Better keto swaps for applesauce (unsweetened)
Keto-friendly fruit & sweet swaps 6 alternatives with carb comparisons and recipes Read guide Frequently asked questions
Is applesauce (unsweetened) keto?
No — applesauce (unsweetened) is not keto-friendly. Even with no sugar added, half a cup has about 12 g net carbs; sweetened applesauce is closer to 20 g. In baking, pumpkin purée can stand in for moisture.
How many net carbs are in applesauce (unsweetened)?
½ cup (122 g) of applesauce (unsweetened) has about 12 g net carbs (14 g total carbs minus 1.3 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 10 g net carbs.
How much applesauce (unsweetened) can I eat on keto?
About 49 g of applesauce (unsweetened) adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 40% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 62% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for applesauce (unsweetened)?
Try pumpkin purée (canned), raspberries. See our full guide: keto-friendly fruit & sweet swaps.
