Is neufchâtel keto?

Neufchâtel

Keto-friendly Yes — neufchâtel is keto-friendly.

American Neufchâtel is a lighter cream cheese with about a third less fat and roughly 1 g net carbs per 2 tablespoons. It works in dips and frostings, but full-fat cream cheese sets firmer in cheesecake.

Nutrition per serving

2 tbsp · 29 g
Net carbs
1g
Calories
73kcal
Protein
2.7g
Fat
6.6g
Total carbs
1 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 5%

About 139 g of neufchâtel adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 4.8 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for neufchâtel
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories73 kcal253 kcal
Total carbohydrate1 g3.6 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs1 g3.6 g
Sugars 0.9 g 3.2 g
Protein2.7 g9.2 g
Fat6.6 g23 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is neufchâtel keto?

Yes — neufchâtel is keto-friendly. American Neufchâtel is a lighter cream cheese with about a third less fat and roughly 1 g net carbs per 2 tablespoons. It works in dips and frostings, but full-fat cream cheese sets firmer in cheesecake.

How many net carbs are in neufchâtel?

2 tbsp (29 g) of neufchâtel has about 1 g net carbs (1 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 3.6 g net carbs.

How much neufchâtel can I eat on keto?

About 139 g of neufchâtel adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 4.8 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 5% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #171246): Cheese, neufchatel. 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.

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