Sushi is not keto: it has ~58 g of net carbs per 1 roll (8 pieces), against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
58 g
per 1 roll (8 pieces)
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
One roll has about 58 g of net carbs from the rice—too much for keto and with a high glycemic index.
Nutrition facts for sushi
5 g
Fat
12 g
Protein
2 g
Fiber
Why sushi is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; sushi has 58 g per 1 roll (8 pieces) (60 g total − 2 g of fiber).
How much sushi can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~17 g of sushi.
Related
✓Yes
Sautéed tofu with mushrooms
4 g net
/ 1 serving (1 cup)
✕No
Milanesa
17 g net
/ 1 medium cutlet
~In moderation
Meatballs
11 g net
/ 1 serving (4 medium meatballs)
✕No
Nachos
44 g net
/ 1 serving (10-12 tortilla chips with cheese)
✕No
French toast
30 g net
/ 2 slices
~In moderation
Fried chicken
8 g net
/ 1 piece (thigh)
See all: Restaurantes 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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