Whipping cream is keto: it has ~0 g of net carbs per 1 tablespoon, within the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
0 g
per 1 tablespoon
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
With about 0.4 g net carbs per tablespoon, whipping cream is very keto-friendly and rich in fat.
Nutrition facts for whipping cream
5.5 g
Fat
0.3 g
Protein
0 g
Fiber
Why whipping cream is keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; whipping cream has 0 g per 1 tablespoon (0 g total − 0 g of fiber).
How much whipping cream can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~188 g of whipping cream.
Related
In moderation
Yogurt
11 g net
/ 1 cup
Yes
Half and half
0 g net
/ 1 tablespoon
In moderation
Whole milk
12 g net
/ 1 cup
Yes
Feta cheese
1 g net
/ 1 oz (about 1/4 cup crumbled)
Yes
Mozzarella cheese
0 g net
/ 1 oz
Yes
Whipped cream
0 g net
/ 2 tablespoons
See all: Keto cheese
Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 2, 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 2, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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