Is ice cream keto?
Ice cream
Not keto No — ice cream is not keto-friendly.
Regular ice cream is mostly cream and sugar — half a cup has about 15 g net carbs.
Nutrition per serving
½ cup · 66 g- Net carbs
- 15g
- Calories
- 137kcal
- Protein
- 2.3g
- Fat
- 7.3g
- Total carbs
- 16 g
- Fiber
- 0.5 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 76%
0.8× the daily limit
About 21.8 g of ice cream adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 33% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 137 kcal | 207 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 16 g | 24 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 0.7 g |
| Net carbs | 15 g | 23 g |
| Sugars | 14 g | 21 g |
| Protein | 2.3 g | 3.5 g |
| Fat | 7.3 g | 11 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is ice cream keto?
No — ice cream is not keto-friendly. Regular ice cream is mostly cream and sugar — half a cup has about 15 g net carbs.
How many net carbs are in ice cream?
½ cup (66 g) of ice cream has about 15 g net carbs (16 g total carbs minus 0.5 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 23 g net carbs.
How much ice cream can I eat on keto?
About 21.8 g of ice cream adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 33% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 76% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for ice cream?
Try heavy cream, erythritol. See our full guide: keto substitutes for desserts & sweets.