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Keto snacks: what to reach for (and what to skip)
The best low-carb snacks with net carbs per serving, what to avoid, and easy swaps to stay in ketosis.
Yes, there are keto-friendly keto snacks options. The best: Pork rinds, Flaxseeds, and Cacao coconut fat bomb. Below, the list with each verdict and net carbs per serving.
Yes
Pork rinds
0 g net
/ 1 serving (28 g)
Yes
Flaxseeds
0 g net
/ 1 tablespoon (ground or whole)
Yes
Cacao coconut fat bomb
1 g net
/ 1 piece
Yes
Sesame seeds
1 g net
/ 1 tablespoon
Yes
Olive
1 g net
/ 10 olives
Yes
Baked parmesan cheese chips
1 g net
/ 1 serving (about 30 g)
Yes
Pecan
1 g net
/ 1 handful (28 g)
Yes
Macadamia nuts
1 g net
/ 1 handful (about 28 g)
Yes
Pumpkin seeds
1 g net
/ 1/4 cup
Yes
Walnut
2 g net
/ 1 handful (28 g)
Yes
Hazelnut
2 g net
/ 1 handful (about 28 g)
Yes
Almonds
2 g net
/ handful (28 g)
Yes
Peanuts
2 g net
/ 1 handful (28 g)
Yes
Roasted peanuts
2 g net
/ 1 handful (28 g)
Yes
Mixed Keto Nuts
2 g net
/ 1 ounce (small handful)
Yes
Almond flour crackers
2 g net
/ 1 serving (about 6 crackers)
Yes
Almond
2 g net
/ 1 handful (about 23 nuts)
Yes
Almond butter
2 g net
/ 2 tablespoons
Yes
Pine nuts
2 g net
/ 1 tablespoon (about 28 g)
Yes
Keto nuts
3 g net
/ 1 handful (30 g)
Yes
Almond cookies with sugar-free filling
3 g net
/ 2 cookies
Yes
Keto low-carb bar sweetened with erythritol
3 g net
/ 1 bar
Yes
Keto snacks
3 g net
/ 1 serving (30 g)
Yes
Keto protein bar
3 g net
/ 1 bar (40 g)
Yes
Roasted unsalted peanuts
3 g net
/ 1 handful (28 g)
Yes
Mixed nuts
4 g net
/ 1 handful (30 g)
Yes
Pistachio
4 g net
/ 1 handful (28 g)
In moderation
Popcorn
5 g net
/ 1 cup (popped, no added fat)
Yes
Sunflower seeds
5 g net
/ 1/4 cup (shelled)
In moderation
Beef jerky
5 g net
/ 1 oz
In moderation
Cashew
8 g net
/ 1 handful (30 g)
No
Buttered popcorn
15 g net
/ 3 cups popped
No
Cereal bar
15 g net
/ 1 bar (25 g)
No
Protein bar
17 g net
/ 1 bar (60 g)
No
Chestnut
17 g net
/ 1 handful (about 10 pieces)
No
Cookies
20 g net
/ 3 cookies
No
Pretzels
22 g net
/ 1 serving (about 30 g)
No
French fries
37 g net
/ 1 medium serving
Frequently asked questions
Which keto snacks can I eat on keto?
On keto you can eat Pork rinds, Flaxseeds, Cacao coconut fat bomb, and Sesame seeds, with few net carbs per serving.
Which keto snacks should I avoid on keto?
Better avoid Buttered popcorn, Cereal bar, and Protein bar: too many net carbs to stay in ketosis.