Is hamburger keto?
Hamburger
Almost all of a fast-food burger's 27 g net carbs come from the bun and ketchup. Order it bunless or lettuce-wrapped with mustard, pickles and mayo.
Nutrition per serving
1 burger · 97 g- Net carbs
- 27g
- Calories
- 255kcal
- Protein
- 13g
- Fat
- 9.9g
- Total carbs
- 29 g
- Fiber
- 1.7 g
About 18 g of hamburger adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 19% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 255 kcal | 263 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 29 g | 30 g |
| Dietary fiber | 1.7 g | 1.8 g |
| Net carbs | 27 g | 28 g |
| Sugars | 5.8 g | 6 g |
| Protein | 13 g | 13 g |
| Fat | 9.9 g | 10 g |
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If you do eat hamburger
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Most chains will do a "protein style" or lettuce-wrapped burger if you ask. - Skip ketchup and special sauce; mustard, mayo and hot sauce are carb-free.
Better keto swaps for hamburger
Keto substitutes for bread 7 alternatives with carb comparisons and recipes Read guide Low-carb recipes that replace hamburger
Frequently asked questions
Is hamburger keto?
No — hamburger is not keto-friendly. Almost all of a fast-food burger's 27 g net carbs come from the bun and ketchup. Order it bunless or lettuce-wrapped with mustard, pickles and mayo.
How many net carbs are in hamburger?
1 burger (97 g) of hamburger has about 27 g net carbs (29 g total carbs minus 1.7 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 28 g net carbs.
How much hamburger can I eat on keto?
About 18 g of hamburger adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 19% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 135% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for hamburger?
Try ground beef (80/20), iceberg lettuce, cheddar cheese. See our full guide: keto substitutes for bread.
