Is Heavy cream keto?
Keto-friendly 0.8 g net carbs per two tablespoons (30 g) — 4% of a 20 g keto day.
Short answer: Yes. Two tablespoons (30 g) of heavy cream: 0.8 g net carbs — 4% of a strict 20 g keto day — with 10.8 g fat and 0.8 g protein.
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Heavy cream is the keto replacement for milk in coffee and sauces. Its carbs are low per spoon but add up if you drink several creamy coffees a day.
How heavy cream fits a keto carb budget
On a 20 g day you could eat about 25 servings before reaching the limit — in practice heavy cream will never be what pushes you over.
Worked example. 30 g of heavy cream = 0.8 g total carbs − 0 g fibre = 0.8 g net carbs, 10.8 g fat, 0.8 g protein and 102 kcal.
Buying a packaged or flavoured heavy cream product? Run its label through the net carb calculator — added sugars change the picture quickly.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per two tablespoons (30 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 340 kcal | 102 kcal |
| Fat | 36.1 g | 10.8 g |
| Protein | 2.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 2.8 g | 0.8 g |
Where the energy comes from:
How to eat heavy cream on keto
- Count coffee cream — it is the most common hidden source of calories on keto.
Keto recipes with heavy cream
- Creamy Mushroom Chicken Thighs
- Keto Creamed Spinach
- Keto Chocolate Mousse
- Crustless Bacon and Spinach Quiche
- Keto Alfredo Sauce with Zoodles
- Keto Cheeseburger Casserole (Hamburger Casserole)
- No-Churn Keto Vanilla Ice Cream
- Keto Hot Chocolate
- Keto Broccoli Cheddar Soup
- Keto Oatmeal (Hot Flax and Chia "Noatmeal")
Compared with other dairy foods
Heavy cream ranks #4 of 10 dairy foods in our database by net carbs per 100 g (lowest first). Full-fat, unsweetened dairy fits; milk sugar (lactose) is the thing to watch.
| Food | Net carbs / 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Eggs | 0.7 g | 0.7 g |
| Cheddar cheese | 1.3 g | 0.4 g |
| Mozzarella | 2.2 g | 0.6 g |
| Parmesan cheese | 3.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Cottage cheese | 3.4 g | 3.8 g |
| Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat) | 4 g | 3.4 g |
See all dairy foods ranked by net carbs →
Frequently asked questions
How many net carbs are in heavy cream?
Heavy cream has about 2.8 g of net carbs per 100 g (2.8 g total carbohydrate minus 0 g fibre), and about 0.8 g per two tablespoons (30 g).
Can you eat heavy cream on keto?
Yes. A typical serving uses 4% of a strict 20 g net-carb day.
Values are per 100 g of the raw or stated food, rounded, from USDA FoodData Central. Brands and varieties differ — check the label for packaged products.