Is paneer keto?
Paneer
Keto-friendly Yes — paneer is keto-friendly.
A fresh, non-melting Indian cheese with about 1 g net carbs per ounce. Paneer tikka and palak paneer are keto-friendly — just skip the rice and naan.
Nutrition per serving
1 oz · 28 g- Net carbs
- 1g
- Calories
- 90kcal
- Protein
- 7g
- Fat
- 7g
- Total carbs
- 1 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 5%
0.1× the daily limit
About 139 g of paneer adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 5 typical servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 kcal | 321 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 1 g | 3.6 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 1 g | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 7 g | 25 g |
| Fat | 7 g | 25 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is paneer keto?
Yes — paneer is keto-friendly. A fresh, non-melting Indian cheese with about 1 g net carbs per ounce. Paneer tikka and palak paneer are keto-friendly — just skip the rice and naan.
How many net carbs are in paneer?
1 oz (28 g) of paneer 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 paneer can I eat on keto?
About 139 g of paneer adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 5 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 5% of your carbs.
