Is imitation crab keto?
Imitation crab
Not keto No — imitation crab is not keto-friendly.
Made from fish paste bound with starch and sugar — about 12 g net carbs per serving. A sneaky one!
Nutrition per serving
3 oz · 85 g- Net carbs
- 12g
- Calories
- 81kcal
- Protein
- 6.5g
- Fat
- 0.4g
- Total carbs
- 13 g
- Fiber
- 0.4 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 62%
0.6× the daily limit
About 34.5 g of imitation crab adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 41% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 81 kcal | 95 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 13 g | 15 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.4 g | 0.5 g |
| Net carbs | 12 g | 15 g |
| Sugars | 5.3 g | 6.3 g |
| Protein | 6.5 g | 7.6 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.5 g |
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Better keto swaps for imitation crab
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Frequently asked questions
Is imitation crab keto?
No — imitation crab is not keto-friendly. Made from fish paste bound with starch and sugar — about 12 g net carbs per serving. A sneaky one!
How many net carbs are in imitation crab?
3 oz (85 g) of imitation crab has about 12 g net carbs (13 g total carbs minus 0.4 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 15 g net carbs.
How much imitation crab can I eat on keto?
About 34.5 g of imitation crab adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 41% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 62% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for imitation crab?
Try crab, shrimp, tuna (canned).
