Is beef brisket keto?

Beef brisket

Keto-friendly Yes — beef brisket is keto-friendly.

Brisket is carb-free and fatty enough to stay juicy. Smoke it with a dry rub — sugary barbecue sauces and glazes are where the carbs hide.

Nutrition per serving

4 oz raw · 113 g
Net carbs
0.6g
Calories
286kcal
Protein
21g
Fat
22g
Total carbs
0.6 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 3%

About 833 g of beef brisket adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 7.4 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for beef brisket
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories286 kcal253 kcal
Total carbohydrate0.6 g0.6 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0.6 g0.6 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein21 g18 g
Fat22 g19 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is beef brisket keto?

Yes — beef brisket is keto-friendly. Brisket is carb-free and fatty enough to stay juicy. Smoke it with a dry rub — sugary barbecue sauces and glazes are where the carbs hide.

How many net carbs are in beef brisket?

4 oz raw (113 g) of beef brisket has about 0.6 g net carbs (0.6 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 0.6 g net carbs.

How much beef brisket can I eat on keto?

About 833 g of beef brisket adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 7.4 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 3% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #168664): Beef, brisket, whole, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/8" fat, all grades, raw. 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 $6.99/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $6.99 for 1 lb. How we estimate prices

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