Is cheesecake keto?

Cheesecake

Not keto No — cheesecake is not keto-friendly.

The cream-cheese filling is close to keto; the sugar and graham-cracker crust are not. A typical slice has about 31 g net carbs.

Nutrition per serving

1 slice · 125 g
Net carbs
31g
Calories
401kcal
Protein
6.9g
Fat
28g
Total carbs
32 g
Fiber
0.5 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 157%

About 19.9 g of cheesecake adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 16% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for cheesecake
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories401 kcal321 kcal
Total carbohydrate32 g26 g
Dietary fiber0.5 g0.4 g
Net carbs31 g25 g
Sugars 27 g 22 g
Protein6.9 g5.5 g
Fat28 g23 g

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If you do eat cheesecake

  • Keto cheesecake replaces the sugar with erythritol or allulose and uses an almond-flour and butter crust.

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Frequently asked questions

Is cheesecake keto?

No — cheesecake is not keto-friendly. The cream-cheese filling is close to keto; the sugar and graham-cracker crust are not. A typical slice has about 31 g net carbs.

How many net carbs are in cheesecake?

1 slice (125 g) of cheesecake has about 31 g net carbs (32 g total carbs minus 0.5 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 25 g net carbs.

How much cheesecake can I eat on keto?

About 19.9 g of cheesecake adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 16% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 157% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for cheesecake?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #172711): Cake, cheesecake, 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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