Seitan is not keto: it has ~13 g of net carbs per 1 serving (100 g), against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
13 g
per 1 serving (100 g)
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
It has about 13.4 g of net carbs per serving, which is over the keto limit despite its high protein content.
Nutrition facts for seitan
2 g
Fat
25 g
Protein
0.6 g
Fiber
Why seitan is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; seitan has 13 g per 1 serving (100 g) (14 g total − 0 g of fiber).
How much seitan can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~37 g of seitan. A better keto alternative is tofu.
Best keto alternative
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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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