Is corn syrup keto?
Corn syrup
Not keto No — corn syrup is not keto-friendly.
A cheap sweetener hiding in sauces, candy and baked goods.
Nutrition per serving
1 tbsp · 22 g- Net carbs
- 17g
- Calories
- 62kcal
- Protein
- 0g
- Fat
- 0g
- Total carbs
- 17 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 85%
0.8× the daily limit
About 6.5 g of corn syrup adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 30% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 62 kcal | 283 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 17 g | 77 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 17 g | 77 g |
| Sugars | 17 g | 77 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0.2 g |
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Better keto swaps for corn syrup
Keto substitutes for honey, maple syrup & jam 4 alternatives with carb comparisons and recipes Read guide Low-carb recipes that replace corn syrup
Frequently asked questions
Is corn syrup keto?
No — corn syrup is not keto-friendly. A cheap sweetener hiding in sauces, candy and baked goods.
How many net carbs are in corn syrup?
1 tbsp (22 g) of corn syrup has about 17 g net carbs (17 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 77 g net carbs.
How much corn syrup can I eat on keto?
About 6.5 g of corn syrup adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 30% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 85% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for corn syrup?
Try allulose. See our full guide: keto substitutes for honey, maple syrup & jam.
