Dark chocolate is keto only in small portions: it has ~6 g of net carbs per 2 squares (85% cacao), against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
6 g
per 2 squares (85% cacao)
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
It has about 6.8 g of net carbs per serving; it's easy to overeat, so it's best to measure your portion and choose varieties with 85% cacao or more.
Nutrition facts for dark chocolate
Why dark chocolate is keto only in small portions?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; dark chocolate has 6 g per 2 squares (85% cacao) (9 g total − 2 g of fiber).
How much dark chocolate can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~15 g of dark chocolate. A better keto alternative is chocolate amargo.
Best keto alternative
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~In moderation
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Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 1, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
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