Are cacao nibs keto?

Cacao nibs

Keto-friendly Yes — cacao nibs are keto-friendly.

Crushed roasted cacao beans with no sugar — two tablespoons have under 1 g net carbs and lots of fiber. They add chocolatey crunch to yogurt, fat bombs and keto cookies, though they're bitter on their own.

Nutrition per serving

2 tbsp · 14 g
Net carbs
0.5g
Calories
65kcal
Protein
2g
Fat
6g
Total carbs
5 g
Fiber
4.5 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 3%

About 139 g of cacao nibs adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 9.9 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for cacao nibs
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories65 kcal464 kcal
Total carbohydrate5 g36 g
Dietary fiber4.5 g32 g
Net carbs0.5 g3.6 g
Protein2 g14 g
Fat6 g43 g

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Frequently asked questions

Are cacao nibs keto?

Yes — cacao nibs are keto-friendly. Crushed roasted cacao beans with no sugar — two tablespoons have under 1 g net carbs and lots of fiber. They add chocolatey crunch to yogurt, fat bombs and keto cookies, though they're bitter on their own.

How many net carbs are in cacao nibs?

2 tbsp (14 g) of cacao nibs has about 0.5 g net carbs (5 g total carbs minus 4.5 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 3.6 g net carbs.

How much cacao nibs can I eat on keto?

About 139 g of cacao nibs adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 9.9 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 3% of your carbs.

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Source: Typical cacao nib label (1 oz/28 g: about 130 kcal, 12 g fat, 10 g carbs, 9 g fiber, 4 g protein). 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.

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