Is heavy cream keto?

Heavy cream

Keto-friendly Yes — heavy cream is keto-friendly.

The keto replacement for milk in coffee, sauces and desserts. Whip it for instant topping.

Nutrition per serving

2 tbsp · 30 g
Net carbs
0.9g
Calories
102kcal
Protein
0.9g
Fat
11g
Total carbs
0.9 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 5%

About 179 g of heavy cream adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 6 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for heavy cream
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories102 kcal340 kcal
Total carbohydrate0.9 g2.8 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0.9 g2.8 g
Sugars 0.9 g 2.9 g
Protein0.9 g2.8 g
Fat11 g36 g

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How to eat heavy cream on keto

  • "Coffee creamer" is not heavy cream — most creamers are sweetened. Check the label.

Keto recipes with heavy cream

Frequently asked questions

Is heavy cream keto?

Yes — heavy cream is keto-friendly. The keto replacement for milk in coffee, sauces and desserts. Whip it for instant topping.

How many net carbs are in heavy cream?

2 tbsp (30 g) of heavy cream has about 0.9 g net carbs (0.9 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 2.8 g net carbs.

How much heavy cream can I eat on keto?

About 179 g of heavy cream adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 6 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 5% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for heavy cream?

See our full guide: keto milk substitutes.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #170859): Cream, fluid, heavy whipping. 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 $4.31/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $4.49 for 1 pint. How we estimate prices

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