Is Chicken keto?
Chicken is keto: it has ~0 g of net carbs per 1 portion, within the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs = total − fiber
0 g
per 1 portion
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
Chicken breast is very low in net carbs per serving, making it keto-friendly.
Nutrition facts for chicken
4.8 g
Fat
46.5 g
Protein
0 g
Fiber
How many carbs are in chicken?
Chicken has ~0 g of carbs and ~0 g of net carbs per 1 portion (total carbs minus 0 g of fiber).
Why chicken is keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; chicken has 0 g per 1 portion (0 g total − 0 g of fiber).
Related
Yes
chicken breast
2 g net
/ 1 serving
Yes
Spam
2 g net
/ 2 oz (56g)
Yes
Matambre
0 g net
/ 1 portion
Yes
Goat
0 g net
/ 1 portion
Yes
Liver
4 g net
/ serving (100 g)
Yes
Sweetbread
0 g net
/ 1 serving (4 oz)
See all: Keto meats
Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 5, 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 5, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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