Is ketchup keto?
Ketchup
About a quarter sugar by weight — roughly 4.5 g net carbs per tablespoon, and most people use several.
Nutrition per serving
1 tbsp · 17 g- Net carbs
- 4.6g
- Calories
- 17kcal
- Protein
- 0.2g
- Fat
- 0g
- Total carbs
- 4.7 g
- Fiber
- 0.1 g
About 18.5 g of ketchup adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.1 typical servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 17 kcal | 101 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.7 g | 27 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Net carbs | 4.6 g | 27 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g | 21 g |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 1 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0.1 g |
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Better keto swaps for ketchup
Keto swaps for ketchup, BBQ sauce & sweet sauces 6 alternatives with carb comparisons and recipes Read guide Low-carb recipes that replace ketchup
Frequently asked questions
Is ketchup keto?
No — ketchup is not keto-friendly. About a quarter sugar by weight — roughly 4.5 g net carbs per tablespoon, and most people use several.
How many net carbs are in ketchup?
1 tbsp (17 g) of ketchup has about 4.6 g net carbs (4.7 g total carbs minus 0.1 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 27 g net carbs.
How much ketchup can I eat on keto?
About 18.5 g of ketchup adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.1 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 23% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for ketchup?
Try sugar-free ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise. See our full guide: keto swaps for ketchup, bbq sauce & sweet sauces.
