Is string cheese keto?

String cheese

Keto-friendly Yes — string cheese is keto-friendly.

Part-skim mozzarella sticks with about 1.5 g net carbs each — a handy, portion-controlled snack. Pair one with salami or olives for more fat.

Nutrition per serving

1 stick · 28 g
Net carbs
1.6g
Calories
83kcal
Protein
6.7g
Fat
5.5g
Total carbs
1.6 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 8%

About 89.3 g of string cheese adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 3.2 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for string cheese
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories83 kcal295 kcal
Total carbohydrate1.6 g5.6 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs1.6 g5.6 g
Sugars 0.5 g 1.9 g
Protein6.7 g24 g
Fat5.5 g20 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is string cheese keto?

Yes — string cheese is keto-friendly. Part-skim mozzarella sticks with about 1.5 g net carbs each — a handy, portion-controlled snack. Pair one with salami or olives for more fat.

How many net carbs are in string cheese?

1 stick (28 g) of string cheese has about 1.6 g net carbs (1.6 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 5.6 g net carbs.

How much string cheese can I eat on keto?

About 89.3 g of string cheese adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 3.2 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 8% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #171244): Cheese, mozzarella, low moisture, part-skim. 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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