Is gravy (brown) keto?
Gravy (brown)
Flour-thickened gravy is about 2.5 g net carbs per quarter cup — fine on a plate of meat, not by the ladle over mashed potatoes. Thicken pan drippings with cream or xanthan gum instead.
Nutrition per serving
¼ cup · 58 g- Net carbs
- 2.6g
- Calories
- 31kcal
- Protein
- 2.2g
- Fat
- 1.4g
- Total carbs
- 2.8 g
- Fiber
- 0.2 g
About 114 g of gravy (brown) adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 2 typical servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 31 kcal | 53 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.8 g | 4.8 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.2 g | 0.4 g |
| Net carbs | 2.6 g | 4.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Protein | 2.2 g | 3.8 g |
| Fat | 1.4 g | 2.4 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is gravy (brown) keto?
Gravy (brown) can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. Flour-thickened gravy is about 2.5 g net carbs per quarter cup — fine on a plate of meat, not by the ladle over mashed potatoes. Thicken pan drippings with cream or xanthan gum instead.
How many net carbs are in gravy (brown)?
¼ cup (58 g) of gravy (brown) has about 2.6 g net carbs (2.8 g total carbs minus 0.2 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 4.4 g net carbs.
How much gravy (brown) can I eat on keto?
About 114 g of gravy (brown) adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 2 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 13% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for gravy (brown)?
Try xanthan gum, heavy cream, beef bone broth. See our full guide: keto substitutes for cornstarch & flour thickeners.