Is caesar salad keto?

Caesar salad

Limit / small portions Caesar salad can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions.

With croutons a side Caesar has about 11 g net carbs; without them it's closer to 2 g. Just say "no croutons" and add chicken or shrimp.

Nutrition per serving

1 side salad · 155 g
Net carbs
11g
Calories
288kcal
Protein
7.1g
Fat
23g
Total carbs
14 g
Fiber
2.9 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 56%

About 69.4 g of caesar salad adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 45% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for caesar salad
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories288 kcal186 kcal
Total carbohydrate14 g9.1 g
Dietary fiber2.9 g1.9 g
Net carbs11 g7.2 g
Protein7.1 g4.6 g
Fat23 g15 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is caesar salad keto?

Caesar salad can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. With croutons a side Caesar has about 11 g net carbs; without them it's closer to 2 g. Just say "no croutons" and add chicken or shrimp.

How many net carbs are in caesar salad?

1 side salad (155 g) of caesar salad has about 11 g net carbs (14 g total carbs minus 2.9 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 7.2 g net carbs.

How much caesar salad can I eat on keto?

About 69.4 g of caesar salad adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 45% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 56% of your carbs.

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Source: Calculated from USDA SR Legacy ingredients for a typical recipe: romaine, Caesar dressing, parmesan and seasoned croutons. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Limit / small portions — Fits keto only in measured portions — roughly 5–10 g net carbs per serving, or easy to overeat. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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