Is fried rice keto?

Fried rice

Not keto No — fried rice is not keto-friendly.

A cup of takeout fried rice has about 43 g net carbs, and an order is usually two or three cups. Cauliflower fried rice has about 6 g.

Nutrition per serving

1 cup · 137 g
Net carbs
43g
Calories
238kcal
Protein
5.5g
Fat
4.1g
Total carbs
45 g
Fiber
1.5 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 217%

About 15.8 g of fried rice adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 12% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for fried rice
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories238 kcal174 kcal
Total carbohydrate45 g33 g
Dietary fiber1.5 g1.1 g
Net carbs43 g32 g
Sugars 0.8 g 0.6 g
Protein5.5 g4.1 g
Fat4.1 g3 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is fried rice keto?

No — fried rice is not keto-friendly. A cup of takeout fried rice has about 43 g net carbs, and an order is usually two or three cups. Cauliflower fried rice has about 6 g.

How many net carbs are in fried rice?

1 cup (137 g) of fried rice has about 43 g net carbs (45 g total carbs minus 1.5 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 32 g net carbs.

How much fried rice can I eat on keto?

About 15.8 g of fried rice adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 12% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 217% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for fried rice?

Try cauliflower, eggs, tamari. See our full guide: keto substitutes for rice.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #167668): Restaurant, Chinese, fried rice, without meat. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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