Is egg custard keto?
egg custard is not keto: it has ~24 g of net carbs per 1 cup, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs = total − fiber
24 g
per 1 cup
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
With nearly 25 g of net carbs per cup, traditional egg custard is high in sugar and will easily kick you out of ketosis.
Nutrition facts for egg custard
How many carbs are in egg custard?
egg custard has ~24 g of carbs and ~24 g of net carbs per 1 cup (total carbs minus 0 g of fiber).
Why egg custard is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; egg custard has 24 g per 1 cup (24 g total − 0 g of fiber).
How much egg custard can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~28 g of egg custard. A better keto alternative is keto ice cream (made with cream and erythritol).
Best keto alternative
Related
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: September 23, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
Something off? Let us know.
Search another food