Is pork shoulder keto?

Pork shoulder

Keto-friendly Yes — pork shoulder is keto-friendly.

The cut for pulled pork and carnitas. Skip sugary BBQ rubs and sauces.

Nutrition per serving

4 oz raw · 113 g
Net carbs
0g
Calories
267kcal
Protein
19g
Fat
20g
Total carbs
0 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 0%

Pork shoulder has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs.

Nutrition facts for pork shoulder
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories267 kcal236 kcal
Total carbohydrate0 g0 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0 g0 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein19 g17 g
Fat20 g18 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is pork shoulder keto?

Yes — pork shoulder is keto-friendly. The cut for pulled pork and carnitas. Skip sugary BBQ rubs and sauces.

How many net carbs are in pork shoulder?

4 oz raw (113 g) of pork shoulder has about 0 g net carbs (0 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 0 g net carbs.

How much pork shoulder can I eat on keto?

Pork shoulder has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 0% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #167843): Pork, fresh, shoulder, whole, separable lean and fat, raw. 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 $3.70/lb — U.S. average price (All other pork (roasts, shoulder, ribs…), per lb: $3.70), Bureau of Labor Statistics, September 2026. How we estimate prices

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