Is chicken fat (schmaltz) keto?
Chicken fat (schmaltz)
Carb-free and full of savory flavor. Use it like butter for sautéing onions and roasting vegetables.
Nutrition per serving
1 tbsp · 12.8 g- Net carbs
- 0g
- Calories
- 115kcal
- Protein
- 0g
- Fat
- 13g
- Total carbs
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Chicken fat (schmaltz) has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 115 kcal | 900 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 13 g | 100 g |
Portion calculator
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Frequently asked questions
Is chicken fat (schmaltz) keto?
Yes — chicken fat (schmaltz) is keto-friendly. Carb-free and full of savory flavor. Use it like butter for sautéing onions and roasting vegetables.
How many net carbs are in chicken fat (schmaltz)?
1 tbsp (12.8 g) of chicken fat (schmaltz) has about 0 g net carbs (0 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 0 g net carbs.
How much chicken fat (schmaltz) can I eat on keto?
Chicken fat (schmaltz) has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 0% of your carbs.
