Is maltodextrin keto?
Maltodextrin
A starch-derived powder used as filler in sweetener packets, protein powders and "sugar-free" foods. It raises blood sugar as fast as glucose — about 8 g net carbs per tablespoon — so watch for it on ingredient lists.
Nutrition per serving
1 tbsp · 8 g- Net carbs
- 7.6g
- Calories
- 30kcal
- Protein
- 0g
- Fat
- 0g
- Total carbs
- 7.6 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
About 5.3 g of maltodextrin adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 66% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 30 kcal | 380 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.6 g | 95 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 7.6 g | 95 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
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Is maltodextrin keto?
No — maltodextrin is not keto-friendly. A starch-derived powder used as filler in sweetener packets, protein powders and "sugar-free" foods. It raises blood sugar as fast as glucose — about 8 g net carbs per tablespoon — so watch for it on ingredient lists.
How many net carbs are in maltodextrin?
1 tbsp (8 g) of maltodextrin has about 7.6 g net carbs (7.6 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 95 g net carbs.
How much maltodextrin can I eat on keto?
About 5.3 g of maltodextrin adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 66% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 38% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for maltodextrin?
Try erythritol, allulose, stevia (pure extract). See our full guide: keto sugar substitutes.
