Is brown sugar keto?
Brown sugar
Not keto No — brown sugar is not keto-friendly.
Sugar with molasses — just as high-carb as white sugar.
Nutrition per serving
1 tbsp packed · 13.8 g- Net carbs
- 14g
- Calories
- 52kcal
- Protein
- 0g
- Fat
- 0g
- Total carbs
- 14 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 68%
0.7× the daily limit
About 5.1 g of brown sugar adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 37% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 52 kcal | 380 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 14 g | 98 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 14 g | 98 g |
| Sugars | 13 g | 97 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is brown sugar keto?
No — brown sugar is not keto-friendly. Sugar with molasses — just as high-carb as white sugar.
How many net carbs are in brown sugar?
1 tbsp packed (13.8 g) of brown sugar has about 14 g net carbs (14 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 98 g net carbs.
How much brown sugar can I eat on keto?
About 5.1 g of brown sugar adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 37% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 68% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for brown sugar?
Try monk fruit sweetener, allulose. See our full guide: keto sugar substitutes.
