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Is Honey keto?

Honey, is it keto?
Photo: Scott Bauer, USDA ARS · Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Not keto

No, honey has about 82g net carbs per 100g; being 'natural' doesn't help, it's still concentrated sugar.

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KarbZilla Keto Score
Avoid on keto
Fits a keto day: Under one serving
Macro split
0% fat0% protein100% carbs
Net carbs
82g
Protein
0.3g
Fat
0g
Calories
304

Values per 100g, referenced from USDA FoodData Central. Reviewed by the KarbZilla team · how we score

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Honey is often assumed to be keto-friendly because it's natural, but it's mostly fructose and glucose.

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One tablespoon has about 17g net carbs, nearly a full day's keto budget.

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