Egg drop soup is keto: it has ~3 g of net carbs per 1 cup, within the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
3 g
per 1 cup
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
With about 3.8 g net carbs per cup, egg drop soup is keto-friendly, though restaurant versions thickened with cornstarch can add carbs.
Nutrition facts for egg drop soup
3 g
Fat
6 g
Protein
0.2 g
Fiber
Why egg drop soup is keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; egg drop soup has 3 g per 1 cup (4 g total − 0 g of fiber).
How much egg drop soup can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~321 g of egg drop soup.
Related
In moderation
Coleslaw
9 g net
/ 1/2 cup
No
Chili
15 g net
/ 1 cup
Yes
Miso soup
4 g net
/ 1 bowl (1 cup)
No
Cauliflower pizza
17 g net
/ 2 slices (1/4 of a 12-inch pizza)
Yes
Chicken salad
2 g net
/ 1/2 cup
No
Tomato soup
20 g net
/ 1 cup
See all: Keto fast food
Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: medium
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 2, 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 2, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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