Butter is keto: it has ~0 g of net carbs per 1 tablespoon, within the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
0 g
per 1 tablespoon
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
It has 0 g of net carbs per tablespoon and is almost pure fat, making it ideal for keto.
Nutrition facts for butter
11.5 g
Fat
0.1 g
Protein
0 g
Fiber
Why butter is keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; butter has 0 g per 1 tablespoon (0 g total − 0 g of fiber).
Related
✓Yes
Cream cheese
1 g net
/ 2 tablespoons
✓Yes
Sour cream
1 g net
/ 2 tablespoons
~In moderation
Greek yogurt
6 g net
/ 1 container (170 g)
~In moderation
Milk
12 g net
/ 1 glass (250 ml)
✓Yes
Heavy cream
0 g net
/ 2 tablespoons
✓Yes
Cottage cheese
4 g net
/ 1/2 cup
See all: Quesos 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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