Is maple syrup keto?
Maple syrup
Not keto No — maple syrup is not keto-friendly.
About 13 g net carbs per tablespoon — and nobody uses just one on pancakes.
Nutrition per serving
1 tbsp · 20 g- Net carbs
- 13g
- Calories
- 52kcal
- Protein
- 0g
- Fat
- 0g
- Total carbs
- 13 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 67%
0.7× the daily limit
About 7.5 g of maple syrup adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 37% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 52 kcal | 260 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 13 g | 67 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 13 g | 67 g |
| Sugars | 12 g | 60 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0.1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is maple syrup keto?
No — maple syrup is not keto-friendly. About 13 g net carbs per tablespoon — and nobody uses just one on pancakes.
How many net carbs are in maple syrup?
1 tbsp (20 g) of maple syrup has about 13 g net carbs (13 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 67 g net carbs.
How much maple syrup can I eat on keto?
About 7.5 g of maple syrup adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 37% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 67% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for maple syrup?
Try allulose, monk fruit sweetener. See our full guide: keto substitutes for honey, maple syrup & jam.
