Is margarine keto?

Margarine

Keto-friendly Yes — margarine is keto-friendly.

Carb-free like butter. Most keto cooks prefer real butter for flavor, but margarine and plant butters fit.

Nutrition per serving

1 tbsp · 14 g
Net carbs
0.1g
Calories
100kcal
Protein
0g
Fat
11g
Total carbs
0.1 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 1%

About 714 g of margarine adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 51 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for margarine
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories100 kcal717 kcal
Total carbohydrate0.1 g0.7 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0.1 g0.7 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein0 g0.2 g
Fat11 g81 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is margarine keto?

Yes — margarine is keto-friendly. Carb-free like butter. Most keto cooks prefer real butter for flavor, but margarine and plant butters fit.

How many net carbs are in margarine?

1 tbsp (14 g) of margarine has about 0.1 g net carbs (0.1 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 0.7 g net carbs.

How much margarine can I eat on keto?

About 714 g of margarine adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 51 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 1% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #172346): Margarine, regular, 80% fat, composite, stick, with salt. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Keto-friendly — Low in net carbs per typical serving (about 5 g or less). Fits easily into a 20–30 g daily limit. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $2.99/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $2.99 for 16 oz tub. How we estimate prices

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