Is cornish hen keto?

Cornish hen

Keto-friendly Yes — cornish hen is keto-friendly.

A small young chicken with zero carbs; half a bird makes a satisfying serving. Roast it with butter, lemon and herbs, and skip the rice stuffing.

Nutrition per serving

½ hen (raw) · 168 g
Net carbs
0g
Calories
336kcal
Protein
29g
Fat
24g
Total carbs
0 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 0%

Cornish hen has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs.

Nutrition facts for cornish hen
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories336 kcal200 kcal
Total carbohydrate0 g0 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0 g0 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein29 g17 g
Fat24 g14 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is cornish hen keto?

Yes — cornish hen is keto-friendly. A small young chicken with zero carbs; half a bird makes a satisfying serving. Roast it with butter, lemon and herbs, and skip the rice stuffing.

How many net carbs are in cornish hen?

½ hen (raw) (168 g) of cornish hen 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 cornish hen can I eat on keto?

Cornish hen 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.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #171507): Chicken, cornish game hens, meat and skin, raw. 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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