Is honey keto?
Honey
Not keto No — honey is not keto-friendly.
One tablespoon has about 17 g net carbs. Raw or organic doesn't change that.
Nutrition per serving
1 tbsp · 21 g- Net carbs
- 17g
- Calories
- 64kcal
- Protein
- 0.1g
- Fat
- 0g
- Total carbs
- 17 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 87%
0.9× the daily limit
About 6.1 g of honey adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 29% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 64 kcal | 304 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 17 g | 82 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0.2 g |
| Net carbs | 17 g | 82 g |
| Sugars | 17 g | 82 g |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
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Better keto swaps for honey
Keto substitutes for honey, maple syrup & jam 4 alternatives with carb comparisons and recipes Read guide Low-carb recipes that replace honey
Frequently asked questions
Is honey keto?
No — honey is not keto-friendly. One tablespoon has about 17 g net carbs. Raw or organic doesn't change that.
How many net carbs are in honey?
1 tbsp (21 g) of honey has about 17 g net carbs (17 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 82 g net carbs.
How much honey can I eat on keto?
About 6.1 g of honey adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 29% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 87% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for honey?
Try allulose, monk fruit sweetener. See our full guide: keto substitutes for honey, maple syrup & jam.
