Are cupcakes keto?
Cupcakes
A frosted, cream-filled cupcake has about 29 g net carbs. Bakery cupcakes with a tall swirl of frosting run higher.
Nutrition per serving
1 cupcake · 50 g- Net carbs
- 29g
- Calories
- 200kcal
- Protein
- 1.8g
- Fat
- 8g
- Total carbs
- 30 g
- Fiber
- 1.6 g
About 8.8 g of cupcakes adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 18% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 200 kcal | 399 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 30 g | 60 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.6 g | 3.2 g |
| Net carbs | 29 g | 57 g |
| Sugars | 19 g | 38 g |
| Protein | 1.8 g | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 8 g | 16 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Are cupcakes keto?
No — cupcakes are not keto-friendly. A frosted, cream-filled cupcake has about 29 g net carbs. Bakery cupcakes with a tall swirl of frosting run higher.
How many net carbs are in cupcakes?
1 cupcake (50 g) of cupcakes has about 29 g net carbs (30 g total carbs minus 1.6 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 57 g net carbs.
How much cupcakes can I eat on keto?
About 8.8 g of cupcakes adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 18% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 143% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for cupcakes?
Try almond flour, cream cheese, erythritol. See our full guide: keto substitutes for desserts & sweets.
