Beer is not keto: it has ~12 g of net carbs per 1 glass (355 ml), against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
12 g
per 1 glass (355 ml)
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
It has about 12.6 g of net carbs per glass, and the alcohol stalls ketosis.
Nutrition facts for beer
0 g
Fat
1.6 g
Protein
0 g
Fiber
Why beer is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; beer has 12 g per 1 glass (355 ml) (12 g total − 0 g of fiber).
How much beer can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~141 g of beer.
Related
✓Yes
Tequila
0 g net
/ shot (45 ml)
✓Yes
Red wine
3 g net
/ 1 glass (150 ml)
✓Yes
White wine
3 g net
/ 1 glass
✓Yes
Champagne
2 g net
/ 1 glass (150 ml)
✓Yes
Whisky
0 g net
/ 1 shot (45 ml)
✓Yes
Gin
0 g net
/ 1 shot (44 ml)
See all: Alcohol keto
Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 1, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 1, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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