Is tapioca flour keto?

Tapioca flour

Not keto No — tapioca flour is not keto-friendly.

Pure cassava starch — about 26 g net carbs per quarter cup. It's what makes Brazilian cheese bread and boba chewy.

Nutrition per serving

¼ cup · 30 g
Net carbs
26g
Calories
107kcal
Protein
0.1g
Fat
0g
Total carbs
27 g
Fiber
0.3 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 132%

About 5.7 g of tapioca flour adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 19% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for tapioca flour
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories107 kcal358 kcal
Total carbohydrate27 g89 g
Dietary fiber0.3 g0.9 g
Net carbs26 g88 g
Sugars 1 g 3.4 g
Protein0.1 g0.2 g
Fat0 g0 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is tapioca flour keto?

No — tapioca flour is not keto-friendly. Pure cassava starch — about 26 g net carbs per quarter cup. It's what makes Brazilian cheese bread and boba chewy.

How many net carbs are in tapioca flour?

¼ cup (30 g) of tapioca flour has about 26 g net carbs (27 g total carbs minus 0.3 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 88 g net carbs.

How much tapioca flour can I eat on keto?

About 5.7 g of tapioca flour adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 19% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 132% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for tapioca flour?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #169717): Tapioca, pearl, dry. 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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