Cream cheese is keto: it has ~1 g of net carbs per 2 tablespoons, within the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
1 g
per 2 tablespoons
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
It has just 1.6 g of net carbs per serving and is high in fat, making it ideal for keto.
Nutrition facts for cream cheese
10 g
Fat
1.8 g
Protein
0 g
Fiber
Why cream cheese is keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; cream cheese has 1 g per 2 tablespoons (1 g total − 0 g of fiber).
How much cream cheese can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~94 g of cream cheese.
Related
✓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
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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