Pound cake is not keto: it has ~31 g of net carbs per 1 medium slice, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
31 g
per 1 medium slice
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
It has about 31 g of net carbs per slice, well above the keto limit and with a high glycemic index.
Nutrition facts for pound cake
9 g
Fat
4 g
Protein
0.8 g
Fiber
Why pound cake is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; pound cake has 31 g per 1 medium slice (32 g total − 0 g of fiber).
How much pound cake can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~10 g of pound cake.
Related
✓Yes
Keto bread
2 g net
/ 1 slice
✕No
Crackers
13 g net
/ 1 serving (6 crackers)
✕No
Toast
23 g net
/ 2 toasted slices
✕No
Cheesecake
31 g net
/ 1 slice (1/12 of the cake)
✕No
Churros
40 g net
/ 1 serving (3 churros)
✓Yes
Keto tortillas
3 g net
/ 1 medium tortilla
See all: Panadería keto
Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: medium
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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