Is erythritol keto?
Erythritol
A sugar alcohol with zero net carbs and no blood-sugar impact. About 70% as sweet as sugar, with a cooling aftertaste in large amounts.
Nutrition per serving
1 tsp · 4 g- Net carbs
- 0g
- Calories
- 1kcal
- Protein
- 0g
- Fat
- 0g
- Total carbs
- 4 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Erythritol has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1 kcal | 20 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 4 g | 100 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Non-impact carbs (sugar alcohols) | 4 g | 100 g |
| Net carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
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How to eat erythritol on keto
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Use powdered erythritol for frostings and smooth desserts — granulated can stay gritty. - Some research has linked high blood erythritol levels to cardiovascular risk; if that concerns you, rotate in allulose or stevia.
Keto recipes with erythritol
Frequently asked questions
Is erythritol keto?
Yes — erythritol is keto-friendly. A sugar alcohol with zero net carbs and no blood-sugar impact. About 70% as sweet as sugar, with a cooling aftertaste in large amounts.
How many net carbs are in erythritol?
1 tsp (4 g) of erythritol has about 0 g net carbs (4 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber and non-impact sweeteners). Per 100 g, that's 0 g net carbs.
How much erythritol can I eat on keto?
Erythritol 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.
What is a good keto substitute for erythritol?
See our full guide: keto sugar substitutes.
