Is chicken salad (mayo-based) keto?

Chicken salad (mayo-based)

Keto-friendly Yes — chicken salad (mayo-based) is keto-friendly.

Chicken, mayo and celery have well under 1 g net carbs per half cup. Deli versions with grapes, cranberries or honey are higher — ask what's in it.

Nutrition per serving

½ cup · 110 g
Net carbs
0.3g
Calories
255kcal
Protein
23g
Fat
17g
Total carbs
0.7 g
Fiber
0.3 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 2%

Chicken salad (mayo-based) has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs.

Nutrition facts for chicken salad (mayo-based)
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories255 kcal232 kcal
Total carbohydrate0.7 g0.6 g
Dietary fiber0.3 g0.3 g
Net carbs0.3 g0.3 g
Protein23 g21 g
Fat17 g16 g

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How to eat chicken salad (mayo-based) on keto

  • Serve it in lettuce cups, on cucumber rounds or stuffed into an avocado.

Frequently asked questions

Is chicken salad (mayo-based) keto?

Yes — chicken salad (mayo-based) is keto-friendly. Chicken, mayo and celery have well under 1 g net carbs per half cup. Deli versions with grapes, cranberries or honey are higher — ask what's in it.

How many net carbs are in chicken salad (mayo-based)?

½ cup (110 g) of chicken salad (mayo-based) has about 0.3 g net carbs (0.7 g total carbs minus 0.3 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 0.3 g net carbs.

How much chicken salad (mayo-based) can I eat on keto?

Chicken salad (mayo-based) 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 2% of your carbs.

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Source: Calculated from USDA SR Legacy ingredients for a typical recipe: cooked chicken breast, mayonnaise, celery and mustard. 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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