Are buttermilk biscuits keto?

Buttermilk biscuits

Not keto No — buttermilk biscuits are not keto-friendly.

A medium Southern-style biscuit has about 27 g net carbs. Cheddar-and-almond-flour biscuits are a popular keto bake.

Nutrition per serving

1 medium biscuit · 51 g
Net carbs
27g
Calories
172kcal
Protein
3.2g
Fat
5.6g
Total carbs
28 g
Fiber
0.7 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 134%

About 9.5 g of buttermilk biscuits adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 19% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for buttermilk biscuits
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories172 kcal338 kcal
Total carbohydrate28 g54 g
Dietary fiber0.7 g1.3 g
Net carbs27 g53 g
Sugars 1.8 g 3.5 g
Protein3.2 g6.2 g
Fat5.6 g11 g

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Frequently asked questions

Are buttermilk biscuits keto?

No — buttermilk biscuits are not keto-friendly. A medium Southern-style biscuit has about 27 g net carbs. Cheddar-and-almond-flour biscuits are a popular keto bake.

How many net carbs are in buttermilk biscuits?

1 medium biscuit (51 g) of buttermilk biscuits has about 27 g net carbs (28 g total carbs minus 0.7 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 53 g net carbs.

How much buttermilk biscuits can I eat on keto?

About 9.5 g of buttermilk biscuits adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 19% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 134% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for buttermilk biscuits?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #172667): Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, frozen, baked. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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