Is eel keto?

Eel

Keto-friendly Yes — eel is keto-friendly.

Eel itself is carb-free and rich in fat. Sushi-bar unagi is brushed with a sweet sauce, so ask for it plain or keep it to a piece or two.

Nutrition per serving

3 oz raw · 85 g
Net carbs
0g
Calories
156kcal
Protein
16g
Fat
9.9g
Total carbs
0 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 0%

Eel has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs.

Nutrition facts for eel
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories156 kcal184 kcal
Total carbohydrate0 g0 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0 g0 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein16 g18 g
Fat9.9 g12 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is eel keto?

Yes — eel is keto-friendly. Eel itself is carb-free and rich in fat. Sushi-bar unagi is brushed with a sweet sauce, so ask for it plain or keep it to a piece or two.

How many net carbs are in eel?

3 oz raw (85 g) of eel has about 0 g net carbs (0 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 0 g net carbs.

How much eel can I eat on keto?

Eel has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 0% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #174193): Fish, eel, mixed species, raw. 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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