Is tuna salad (deli-style) keto?

Tuna salad (deli-style)

Limit / small portions Tuna salad (deli-style) can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions.

Deli tuna salad is often made with sweet relish and sweetened salad dressing — about 10 g net carbs per half cup. Homemade with plain mayo and dill pickles it's about 1 g.

Nutrition per serving

½ cup · 102 g
Net carbs
9.6g
Calories
191kcal
Protein
16g
Fat
9.4g
Total carbs
9.6 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 48%

About 53.2 g of tuna salad (deli-style) adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 52% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for tuna salad (deli-style)
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories191 kcal187 kcal
Total carbohydrate9.6 g9.4 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs9.6 g9.4 g
Protein16 g16 g
Fat9.4 g9.3 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is tuna salad (deli-style) keto?

Tuna salad (deli-style) can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. Deli tuna salad is often made with sweet relish and sweetened salad dressing — about 10 g net carbs per half cup. Homemade with plain mayo and dill pickles it's about 1 g.

How many net carbs are in tuna salad (deli-style)?

½ cup (102 g) of tuna salad (deli-style) has about 9.6 g net carbs (9.6 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 9.4 g net carbs.

How much tuna salad (deli-style) can I eat on keto?

About 53.2 g of tuna salad (deli-style) adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 52% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 48% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for tuna salad (deli-style)?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #175160): Fish, tuna salad. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Limit / small portions — Fits keto only in measured portions — roughly 5–10 g net carbs per serving, or easy to overeat. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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