Is pretzel keto?
pretzel is not keto: it has ~79 g of net carbs per 1 medium pretzel, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs = total − fiber
79 g
per 1 medium pretzel
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
With almost 80g of net carbs per single medium serving, pretzels are extremely high in carbohydrates and will immediately kick you out of ketosis.
Nutrition facts for pretzel
How many carbs are in pretzel?
pretzel has ~81 g of carbs and ~79 g of net carbs per 1 medium pretzel (total carbs minus 1 g of fiber).
Why pretzel is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; pretzel has 79 g per 1 medium pretzel (81 g total − 1 g of fiber).
How much pretzel can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~7 g of pretzel. A better keto alternative is pork rinds.
Best keto alternative
Related
No
No
No
No
In moderation
Yes
See all: Keto snacks
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: August 16, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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