Is granola keto?

Granola

Not keto No — granola is not keto-friendly.

Oats toasted with honey or sugar — about 27 g net carbs in just half a cup, and most bowls are bigger.

Nutrition per serving

½ cup · 61 g
Net carbs
27g
Calories
298kcal
Protein
8.3g
Fat
15g
Total carbs
33 g
Fiber
5.4 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 137%

About 11.1 g of granola adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 18% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for granola
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories298 kcal489 kcal
Total carbohydrate33 g54 g
Dietary fiber5.4 g8.9 g
Net carbs27 g45 g
Sugars 12 g 20 g
Protein8.3 g14 g
Fat15 g24 g

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If you do eat granola

  • Keto "granola": toast chopped nuts, seeds and coconut flakes with butter, cinnamon and a little erythritol.

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Frequently asked questions

Is granola keto?

No — granola is not keto-friendly. Oats toasted with honey or sugar — about 27 g net carbs in just half a cup, and most bowls are bigger.

How many net carbs are in granola?

½ cup (61 g) of granola has about 27 g net carbs (33 g total carbs minus 5.4 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 45 g net carbs.

How much granola can I eat on keto?

About 11.1 g of granola adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 18% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 137% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for granola?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #171646): Cereals ready-to-eat, granola, homemade. 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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