Maple Syrup is not keto: it has ~13 g of net carbs per 1 tablespoon, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
13 g
per 1 tablespoon
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
With about 13.4 g net carbs per tablespoon, maple syrup is nearly pure sugar with a high glycemic index that will spike blood sugar and break ketosis.
Nutrition facts for maple syrup
Why maple syrup is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; maple syrup has 13 g per 1 tablespoon (13 g total − 0 g of fiber).
How much maple syrup can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~7 g of maple syrup. A better keto alternative is sugar-free jam sweetened with erythritol.
Best keto alternative
Related
Yes
No
In moderation
In moderation
Yes
Yes
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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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