Is skim milk keto?
Skim milk
Removing fat doesn't remove lactose — skim milk is just as high in carbs as whole milk, with less fat.
Nutrition per serving
1 cup · 245 g- Net carbs
- 12g
- Calories
- 83kcal
- Protein
- 8.3g
- Fat
- 0.2g
- Total carbs
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
About 100 g of skim milk adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 41% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 83 kcal | 34 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 12 g | 5 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 12 g | 5 g |
| Sugars | 12 g | 5.1 g |
| Protein | 8.3 g | 3.4 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.1 g |
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Better keto swaps for skim milk
Keto milk substitutes 5 alternatives with carb comparisons and recipes Read guide Frequently asked questions
Is skim milk keto?
No — skim milk is not keto-friendly. Removing fat doesn't remove lactose — skim milk is just as high in carbs as whole milk, with less fat.
How many net carbs are in skim milk?
1 cup (245 g) of skim milk has about 12 g net carbs (12 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 5 g net carbs.
How much skim milk can I eat on keto?
About 100 g of skim milk adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 41% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 61% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for skim milk?
Try almond milk (unsweetened), heavy cream. See our full guide: keto milk substitutes.
