Is smelt keto?

Smelt

Keto-friendly Yes — smelt is keto-friendly.

Tiny fish eaten whole, with zero carbs on their own. They're usually floured and fried — coat them in almond flour or crushed pork rinds instead.

Nutrition per serving

4 oz raw · 113 g
Net carbs
0g
Calories
110kcal
Protein
20g
Fat
2.7g
Total carbs
0 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 0%

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

Nutrition facts for smelt
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories110 kcal97 kcal
Total carbohydrate0 g0 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0 g0 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein20 g18 g
Fat2.7 g2.4 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is smelt keto?

Yes — smelt is keto-friendly. Tiny fish eaten whole, with zero carbs on their own. They're usually floured and fried — coat them in almond flour or crushed pork rinds instead.

How many net carbs are in smelt?

4 oz raw (113 g) of smelt 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 smelt can I eat on keto?

Smelt 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 #175146): Fish, smelt, rainbow, 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.

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