Is cheesecake keto?
Cheesecake
The cream-cheese filling is close to keto; the sugar and graham-cracker crust are not. A typical slice has about 31 g net carbs.
Nutrition per serving
1 slice · 125 g- Net carbs
- 31g
- Calories
- 401kcal
- Protein
- 6.9g
- Fat
- 28g
- Total carbs
- 32 g
- Fiber
- 0.5 g
About 19.9 g of cheesecake adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 16% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 401 kcal | 321 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 32 g | 26 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Net carbs | 31 g | 25 g |
| Sugars | 27 g | 22 g |
| Protein | 6.9 g | 5.5 g |
| Fat | 28 g | 23 g |
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Keto cheesecake replaces the sugar with erythritol or allulose and uses an almond-flour and butter crust.
Better keto swaps for cheesecake
Low-carb recipes that replace cheesecake
Frequently asked questions
Is cheesecake keto?
No — cheesecake is not keto-friendly. The cream-cheese filling is close to keto; the sugar and graham-cracker crust are not. A typical slice has about 31 g net carbs.
How many net carbs are in cheesecake?
1 slice (125 g) of cheesecake has about 31 g net carbs (32 g total carbs minus 0.5 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 25 g net carbs.
How much cheesecake can I eat on keto?
About 19.9 g of cheesecake adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 16% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 157% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for cheesecake?
Try cream cheese, almond flour, erythritol. See our full guide: keto substitutes for desserts & sweets.