Is half-and-half keto?

Half-and-half

Keto-friendly Yes — half-and-half is keto-friendly.

Fine as a splash in coffee. If you drink several cups a day, heavy cream has fewer carbs per spoon.

Nutrition per serving

1 tbsp · 15 g
Net carbs
0.6g
Calories
20kcal
Protein
0.5g
Fat
1.7g
Total carbs
0.6 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 3%

About 116 g of half-and-half adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 7.8 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for half-and-half
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories20 kcal131 kcal
Total carbohydrate0.6 g4.3 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0.6 g4.3 g
Sugars 0.6 g 4.1 g
Protein0.5 g3.1 g
Fat1.7 g12 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is half-and-half keto?

Yes — half-and-half is keto-friendly. Fine as a splash in coffee. If you drink several cups a day, heavy cream has fewer carbs per spoon.

How many net carbs are in half-and-half?

1 tbsp (15 g) of half-and-half has about 0.6 g net carbs (0.6 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 4.3 g net carbs.

How much half-and-half can I eat on keto?

About 116 g of half-and-half adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 7.8 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 3% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #171255): Cream, fluid, half and half. 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.

Typical price: about $2.39/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $2.49 for 1 pint. How we estimate prices

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