Is maltitol keto?
Maltitol
Common in "sugar-free" candy, chocolate and bars. It raises blood sugar much more than other sugar alcohols — we count about 9 g net carbs per tablespoon — and can cause stomach upset.
Nutrition per serving
1 tbsp · 12 g- Net carbs
- 9g
- Calories
- 25kcal
- Protein
- 0g
- Fat
- 0g
- Total carbs
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
About 6.7 g of maltitol adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 56% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 kcal | 210 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 12 g | 100 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Non-impact carbs (sugar alcohols) | 3 g | 25 g |
| Net carbs | 9 g | 75 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is maltitol keto?
No — maltitol is not keto-friendly. Common in "sugar-free" candy, chocolate and bars. It raises blood sugar much more than other sugar alcohols — we count about 9 g net carbs per tablespoon — and can cause stomach upset.
How many net carbs are in maltitol?
1 tbsp (12 g) of maltitol has about 9 g net carbs (12 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber and non-impact sweeteners). Per 100 g, that's 75 g net carbs.
How much maltitol can I eat on keto?
About 6.7 g of maltitol adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 56% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 45% of your carbs.
