Is octopus keto?

Octopus

Keto-friendly Yes — octopus is keto-friendly.

About 2 g of natural carbs per serving — still easily keto. Simmer until tender, then char it with olive oil and lemon.

Nutrition per serving

3 oz raw · 85 g
Net carbs
1.9g
Calories
70kcal
Protein
13g
Fat
0.9g
Total carbs
1.9 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 10%

About 227 g of octopus adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 2.7 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for octopus
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories70 kcal82 kcal
Total carbohydrate1.9 g2.2 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs1.9 g2.2 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein13 g15 g
Fat0.9 g1 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is octopus keto?

Yes — octopus is keto-friendly. About 2 g of natural carbs per serving — still easily keto. Simmer until tender, then char it with olive oil and lemon.

How many net carbs are in octopus?

3 oz raw (85 g) of octopus has about 1.9 g net carbs (1.9 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 2.2 g net carbs.

How much octopus can I eat on keto?

About 227 g of octopus adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 2.7 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 10% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #174218): Mollusks, octopus, common, raw. 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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