Is pulled pork (in bbq sauce) keto?

Pulled pork (in BBQ sauce)

Not keto No — pulled pork (in bbq sauce) is not keto-friendly.

The pork is carb-free, but sweet barbecue sauce brings half a cup to about 22 g net carbs — before the bun. Order it "dry" with sauce on the side, or use a sugar-free sauce.

Nutrition per serving

½ cup · 125 g
Net carbs
22g
Calories
210kcal
Protein
17g
Fat
5.5g
Total carbs
23 g
Fiber
1.5 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 110%

About 28.6 g of pulled pork (in bbq sauce) adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 23% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for pulled pork (in bbq sauce)
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories210 kcal168 kcal
Total carbohydrate23 g19 g
Dietary fiber1.5 g1.2 g
Net carbs22 g18 g
Sugars 19 g 15 g
Protein17 g13 g
Fat5.5 g4.4 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is pulled pork (in bbq sauce) keto?

No — pulled pork (in bbq sauce) is not keto-friendly. The pork is carb-free, but sweet barbecue sauce brings half a cup to about 22 g net carbs — before the bun. Order it "dry" with sauce on the side, or use a sugar-free sauce.

How many net carbs are in pulled pork (in bbq sauce)?

½ cup (125 g) of pulled pork (in bbq sauce) has about 22 g net carbs (23 g total carbs minus 1.5 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 18 g net carbs.

How much pulled pork (in bbq sauce) can I eat on keto?

About 28.6 g of pulled pork (in bbq sauce) adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 23% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 110% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for pulled pork (in bbq sauce)?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #173344): Pulled pork in barbecue sauce. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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