Are egg yolks keto?
Egg yolks
Keto-friendly Yes — egg yolks are keto-friendly.
Rich, fatty and the secret to hollandaise, custards and homemade mayo.
Nutrition per serving
1 large yolk · 17 g- Net carbs
- 0.6g
- Calories
- 55kcal
- Protein
- 2.7g
- Fat
- 4.5g
- Total carbs
- 0.6 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 3%
0.0× the daily limit
About 139 g of egg yolks adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 8.2 typical servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 55 kcal | 322 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 0.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Sugars | 0.1 g | 0.6 g |
| Protein | 2.7 g | 16 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g | 27 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Are egg yolks keto?
Yes — egg yolks are keto-friendly. Rich, fatty and the secret to hollandaise, custards and homemade mayo.
How many net carbs are in egg yolks?
1 large yolk (17 g) of egg yolks has about 0.6 g net carbs (0.6 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 3.6 g net carbs.
How much egg yolks can I eat on keto?
About 139 g of egg yolks adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 8.2 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 3% of your carbs.