Is salt cod keto?

Salt cod

Keto-friendly Yes — salt cod is keto-friendly.

Dried, salted cod is almost pure protein with zero carbs. Soak it for a day or two, changing the water, then use it in stews or brandade — salt cod fritters are the battered exception.

Nutrition per serving

2 oz dried · 57 g
Net carbs
0g
Calories
165kcal
Protein
36g
Fat
1.4g
Total carbs
0 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 0%

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

Nutrition facts for salt cod
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories165 kcal290 kcal
Total carbohydrate0 g0 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0 g0 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein36 g63 g
Fat1.4 g2.4 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is salt cod keto?

Yes — salt cod is keto-friendly. Dried, salted cod is almost pure protein with zero carbs. Soak it for a day or two, changing the water, then use it in stews or brandade — salt cod fritters are the battered exception.

How many net carbs are in salt cod?

2 oz dried (57 g) of salt cod 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 salt cod can I eat on keto?

Salt cod 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: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #174190): Fish, cod, Atlantic, dried and salted. 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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