Is simple syrup keto?
Simple syrup
Equal parts sugar and water — about 10 g net carbs per half ounce, and many cocktails and sweetened iced coffees use one to two ounces. Sugar-free syrups made with allulose or sucralose mix in the same way.
Nutrition per serving
½ fl oz · 19 g- Net carbs
- 9.5g
- Calories
- 37kcal
- Protein
- 0g
- Fat
- 0g
- Total carbs
- 9.5 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
About 10 g of simple syrup adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 53% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 37 kcal | 194 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 9.5 g | 50 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 9.5 g | 50 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is simple syrup keto?
No — simple syrup is not keto-friendly. Equal parts sugar and water — about 10 g net carbs per half ounce, and many cocktails and sweetened iced coffees use one to two ounces. Sugar-free syrups made with allulose or sucralose mix in the same way.
How many net carbs are in simple syrup?
½ fl oz (19 g) of simple syrup has about 9.5 g net carbs (9.5 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 50 g net carbs.
How much simple syrup can I eat on keto?
About 10 g of simple syrup adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 53% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 48% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for simple syrup?
Try liquid sucralose, allulose, stevia (pure extract). See our full guide: keto substitutes for honey, maple syrup & jam.