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Tonic Water
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not keto

Tonic Water

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Also: quinine water

Tonic Water is not keto: it has ~22 g of net carbs per 1 glass (8 fl oz), against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.

Net carbs

22 g

per 1 glass (8 fl oz)

These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.

With 22 g of net carbs per glass from added sugar, tonic water is high glycemic and not keto-friendly.

Nutrition facts for tonic water

0 g
Fat
0 g
Protein
0 g
Fiber

Why tonic water is not keto?

On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; tonic water has 22 g per 1 glass (8 fl oz) (22 g total − 0 g of fiber).

How much tonic water can I eat on keto?

To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~55 g of tonic water. A better keto alternative is diet soda or sparkling mineral water.

Best keto alternative

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Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
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.