Is licorice keto?
Licorice
Not keto No — licorice is not keto-friendly.
Licorice twists are made from sugar, corn syrup and wheat flour — about 36 g net carbs in four pieces.
Nutrition per serving
4 twists · 45 g- Net carbs
- 36g
- Calories
- 157kcal
- Protein
- 1.2g
- Fat
- 1g
- Total carbs
- 36 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 178%
1.8× the daily limit
About 6.3 g of licorice adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 14% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 157 kcal | 348 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 36 g | 79 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 36 g | 79 g |
| Sugars | 18 g | 40 g |
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 1 g | 2.3 g |
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Better keto swaps for licorice
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Is licorice keto?
No — licorice is not keto-friendly. Licorice twists are made from sugar, corn syrup and wheat flour — about 36 g net carbs in four pieces.
How many net carbs are in licorice?
4 twists (45 g) of licorice has about 36 g net carbs (36 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 79 g net carbs.
How much licorice can I eat on keto?
About 6.3 g of licorice adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 14% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 178% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for licorice?
See our full guide: keto substitutes for desserts & sweets.
