Cheese is keto: it has ~1 g of net carbs per serving (30 g), within the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
1 g
per serving (30 g)
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
Fat and protein with almost no carbs: a keto classic.
Nutrition facts for cheese
9 g
Fat
7 g
Protein
0 g
Fiber
Why cheese is keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; cheese has 1 g per serving (30 g) (1 g total − 0 g of fiber).
How much cheese can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~150 g of cheese.
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
Butter
0 g net
/ 1 tablespoon
✓Yes
Cottage cheese
4 g net
/ 1/2 cup
See all: Quesos keto
Source: manually verified data · 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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