Is shumai (siu mai) keto?
Shumai (siu mai)
Open-topped pork-and-shrimp dumplings have about 15 g net carbs per four pieces, mostly from the wheat wrappers and cornstarch. At dim sum the fillings are the keto part — steamed Chinese greens are a safer order.
Nutrition per serving
4 pieces · 100 g- Net carbs
- 15g
- Calories
- 240kcal
- Protein
- 16g
- Fat
- 12g
- Total carbs
- 16 g
- Fiber
- 0.6 g
About 32.5 g of shumai (siu mai) adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 32% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 240 kcal | 240 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 16 g | 16 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.6 g | 0.6 g |
| Net carbs | 15 g | 15 g |
| Protein | 16 g | 16 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 12 g |
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Is shumai (siu mai) keto?
No — shumai (siu mai) is not keto-friendly. Open-topped pork-and-shrimp dumplings have about 15 g net carbs per four pieces, mostly from the wheat wrappers and cornstarch. At dim sum the fillings are the keto part — steamed Chinese greens are a safer order.
How many net carbs are in shumai (siu mai)?
4 pieces (100 g) of shumai (siu mai) has about 15 g net carbs (16 g total carbs minus 0.6 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 15 g net carbs.
How much shumai (siu mai) can I eat on keto?
About 32.5 g of shumai (siu mai) adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 32% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 77% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for shumai (siu mai)?
Try ground pork, shrimp, bok choy, tamari. See our full guide: keto flour substitutes.
