Are eggs keto?

Eggs

Keto-friendly Yes — eggs are keto-friendly.

Cheap, versatile and almost carb-free. Eggs are the backbone of keto breakfasts and baking.

Nutrition per serving

1 large egg · 50 g
Net carbs
0.4g
Calories
72kcal
Protein
6.3g
Fat
4.8g
Total carbs
0.4 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 2%

About 714 g of eggs adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 14 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for eggs
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories72 kcal143 kcal
Total carbohydrate0.4 g0.7 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0.4 g0.7 g
Sugars 0.2 g 0.4 g
Protein6.3 g13 g
Fat4.8 g9.5 g

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How to eat eggs on keto

  • Hard-boil a dozen at the start of the week for grab-and-go snacks.
  • In keto baking, eggs provide structure that gluten normally would.

Keto recipes with eggs

Frequently asked questions

Are eggs keto?

Yes — eggs are keto-friendly. Cheap, versatile and almost carb-free. Eggs are the backbone of keto breakfasts and baking.

How many net carbs are in eggs?

1 large egg (50 g) of eggs has about 0.4 g net carbs (0.4 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 0.7 g net carbs.

How much eggs can I eat on keto?

About 714 g of eggs adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 14 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 2% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #171287): Egg, whole, raw, fresh. 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.

Typical price: about $1.70/lb — U.S. average price (Eggs, grade A, large, per dozen: $2.24), Bureau of Labor Statistics, September 2026. How we estimate prices

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