Are cheese puffs keto?

Cheese puffs

Not keto No — cheese puffs are not keto-friendly.

Puffed cornmeal dusted with cheese powder — about 15 g net carbs per ounce. Baked cheese crisps or pork rinds give the same crunch.

Nutrition per serving

1 oz · 28 g
Net carbs
15g
Calories
159kcal
Protein
1.5g
Fat
10g
Total carbs
15 g
Fiber
0.2 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 75%

About 9.3 g of cheese puffs adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 33% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for cheese puffs
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories159 kcal567 kcal
Total carbohydrate15 g55 g
Dietary fiber0.2 g0.8 g
Net carbs15 g54 g
Sugars 1 g 3.6 g
Protein1.5 g5.5 g
Fat10 g37 g

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Frequently asked questions

Are cheese puffs keto?

No — cheese puffs are not keto-friendly. Puffed cornmeal dusted with cheese powder — about 15 g net carbs per ounce. Baked cheese crisps or pork rinds give the same crunch.

How many net carbs are in cheese puffs?

1 oz (28 g) of cheese puffs has about 15 g net carbs (15 g total carbs minus 0.2 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 54 g net carbs.

How much cheese puffs can I eat on keto?

About 9.3 g of cheese puffs adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 33% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 75% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for cheese puffs?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #167949): Snacks, corn-based, extruded, puffs or twists, cheese-flavor. 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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