Are cheese curds keto?

Cheese curds

Keto-friendly Yes — cheese curds are keto-friendly.

Fresh, squeaky curds are young cheddar, with about 1 g net carbs per ounce. The carbs come with battered fried curds and poutine's fries and gravy.

Nutrition per serving

1 oz · 28 g
Net carbs
0.9g
Calories
113kcal
Protein
6.4g
Fat
9.3g
Total carbs
0.9 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 5%

About 147 g of cheese curds adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 5.3 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for cheese curds
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories113 kcal403 kcal
Total carbohydrate0.9 g3.4 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0.9 g3.4 g
Sugars 0.1 g 0.5 g
Protein6.4 g23 g
Fat9.3 g33 g

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Frequently asked questions

Are cheese curds keto?

Yes — cheese curds are keto-friendly. Fresh, squeaky curds are young cheddar, with about 1 g net carbs per ounce. The carbs come with battered fried curds and poutine's fries and gravy.

How many net carbs are in cheese curds?

1 oz (28 g) of cheese curds has about 0.9 g net carbs (0.9 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 3.4 g net carbs.

How much cheese curds can I eat on keto?

About 147 g of cheese curds adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 5.3 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 5% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #173414): Cheese, cheddar (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program). Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Keto-friendly — Low in net carbs per typical serving (about 5 g or less). Fits easily into a 20–30 g daily limit. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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