Is date syrup & date sugar keto?

Date syrup & date sugar

Not keto No — date syrup & date sugar is not keto-friendly.

"Natural" date syrup is concentrated fruit sugar — about 15 g net carbs per tablespoon, a little more than maple syrup. Date sugar (ground dried dates) is just as sweet.

Nutrition per serving

1 tbsp · 21 g
Net carbs
15g
Calories
60kcal
Protein
0.2g
Fat
0g
Total carbs
15 g
Fiber
0.1 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 74%

About 7.1 g of date syrup & date sugar adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 34% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for date syrup & date sugar
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories60 kcal286 kcal
Total carbohydrate15 g71 g
Dietary fiber0.1 g0.5 g
Net carbs15 g71 g
Protein0.2 g1 g
Fat0 g0 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is date syrup & date sugar keto?

No — date syrup & date sugar is not keto-friendly. "Natural" date syrup is concentrated fruit sugar — about 15 g net carbs per tablespoon, a little more than maple syrup. Date sugar (ground dried dates) is just as sweet.

How many net carbs are in date syrup & date sugar?

1 tbsp (21 g) of date syrup & date sugar has about 15 g net carbs (15 g total carbs minus 0.1 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 71 g net carbs.

How much date syrup & date sugar can I eat on keto?

About 7.1 g of date syrup & date sugar adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 34% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 74% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for date syrup & date sugar?

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Source: Typical date syrup label (1 tbsp/21 g: about 60 kcal, 15 g carbs, 13 g sugar). 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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