Is ham keto?

Ham

Keto-friendly Yes — ham is keto-friendly.

Low in carbs, though curing can add a little sugar. Skip honey-glazed hams.

Nutrition per serving

2 slices · 56 g
Net carbs
1.3g
Calories
92kcal
Protein
9.3g
Fat
4.9g
Total carbs
2 g
Fiber
0.7 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 7%

About 217 g of ham adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 3.9 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for ham
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories92 kcal164 kcal
Total carbohydrate2 g3.6 g
Dietary fiber0.7 g1.3 g
Net carbs1.3 g2.3 g
Sugars 0.6 g 1 g
Protein9.3 g17 g
Fat4.9 g8.8 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is ham keto?

Yes — ham is keto-friendly. Low in carbs, though curing can add a little sugar. Skip honey-glazed hams.

How many net carbs are in ham?

2 slices (56 g) of ham has about 1.3 g net carbs (2 g total carbs minus 0.7 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 2.3 g net carbs.

How much ham can I eat on keto?

About 217 g of ham adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 3.9 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 7% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #173864): Ham, sliced, regular (approximately 11% fat). 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 $5.44/lb — U.S. average price (Ham, boneless, per lb: $5.44), Bureau of Labor Statistics, September 2026. How we estimate prices

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