Is rice flour keto?

Rice flour

Not keto No — rice flour is not keto-friendly.

Gluten-free doesn't mean low-carb. Rice flour is almost pure starch.

Nutrition per serving

¼ cup · 40 g
Net carbs
31g
Calories
146kcal
Protein
2.4g
Fat
0.6g
Total carbs
32 g
Fiber
1 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 156%

About 6.4 g of rice flour adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 16% of a typical serving.

Nutrition facts for rice flour
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories146 kcal366 kcal
Total carbohydrate32 g80 g
Dietary fiber1 g2.4 g
Net carbs31 g78 g
Sugars 0 g 0.1 g
Protein2.4 g6 g
Fat0.6 g1.4 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is rice flour keto?

No — rice flour is not keto-friendly. Gluten-free doesn't mean low-carb. Rice flour is almost pure starch.

How many net carbs are in rice flour?

¼ cup (40 g) of rice flour has about 31 g net carbs (32 g total carbs minus 1 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 78 g net carbs.

How much rice flour can I eat on keto?

About 6.4 g of rice flour adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 16% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 156% of your carbs.

What is a good keto substitute for rice flour?

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #169714): Rice flour, white, unenriched. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Not keto — More than about 10 g net carbs per typical serving. Swap it for a low-carb alternative. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

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