Is cocoa powder (unsweetened) keto?

Cocoa powder (unsweetened)

Keto-friendly Yes — cocoa powder (unsweetened) is keto-friendly.

Rich in fiber and flavor. A tablespoon has about 1 g net carb — the backbone of keto brownies and hot chocolate.

Nutrition per serving

1 tbsp · 5.4 g
Net carbs
1.1g
Calories
12kcal
Protein
1.1g
Fat
0.7g
Total carbs
3.1 g
Fiber
2 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 6%

About 23.9 g of cocoa powder (unsweetened) adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 4.4 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for cocoa powder (unsweetened)
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories12 kcal228 kcal
Total carbohydrate3.1 g58 g
Dietary fiber2 g37 g
Net carbs1.1 g21 g
Sugars 0.1 g 1.8 g
Protein1.1 g20 g
Fat0.7 g14 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is cocoa powder (unsweetened) keto?

Yes — cocoa powder (unsweetened) is keto-friendly. Rich in fiber and flavor. A tablespoon has about 1 g net carb — the backbone of keto brownies and hot chocolate.

How many net carbs are in cocoa powder (unsweetened)?

1 tbsp (5.4 g) of cocoa powder (unsweetened) has about 1.1 g net carbs (3.1 g total carbs minus 2 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 21 g net carbs.

How much cocoa powder (unsweetened) can I eat on keto?

About 23.9 g of cocoa powder (unsweetened) adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 4.4 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 6% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #169593): Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened. 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 $8.97/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $4.49 for 8 oz can. How we estimate prices

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