Is mct oil keto?

MCT oil

Keto-friendly Yes — mct oil is keto-friendly.

Medium-chain triglycerides are converted to ketones quickly. Start with a teaspoon — too much at once can upset your stomach.

Nutrition per serving

1 tbsp · 14 g
Net carbs
0g
Calories
126kcal
Protein
0g
Fat
14g
Total carbs
0 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 0%

MCT oil has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs.

Nutrition facts for mct oil
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories126 kcal900 kcal
Total carbohydrate0 g0 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0 g0 g
Protein0 g0 g
Fat14 g100 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is mct oil keto?

Yes — mct oil is keto-friendly. Medium-chain triglycerides are converted to ketones quickly. Start with a teaspoon — too much at once can upset your stomach.

How many net carbs are in mct oil?

1 tbsp (14 g) of mct oil has about 0 g net carbs (0 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 0 g net carbs.

How much mct oil can I eat on keto?

MCT oil has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 0% of your carbs.

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Source: Typical nutrition label (1 tbsp/14 g ≈ 130 kcal). 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 $14.37/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $14.99 for 16 fl oz bottle. How we estimate prices

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