Is sugar keto?
Sugar
Not keto No — sugar is not keto-friendly.
Pure carbohydrate. One tablespoon is about 12 g net carbs.
Nutrition per serving
1 tbsp · 12.5 g- Net carbs
- 13g
- Calories
- 48kcal
- Protein
- 0g
- Fat
- 0g
- Total carbs
- 13 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 63%
0.6× the daily limit
About 5 g of sugar adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 40% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 48 kcal | 387 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 13 g | 100 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 13 g | 100 g |
| Sugars | 12 g | 100 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is sugar keto?
No — sugar is not keto-friendly. Pure carbohydrate. One tablespoon is about 12 g net carbs.
How many net carbs are in sugar?
1 tbsp (12.5 g) of sugar has about 13 g net carbs (13 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 100 g net carbs.
How much sugar can I eat on keto?
About 5 g of sugar adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 40% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 63% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for sugar?
Try erythritol, allulose, monk fruit sweetener, stevia (pure extract). See our full guide: keto sugar substitutes.
