Is Honey keto?
Not keto-friendly 17.3 g net carbs per one tablespoon (21 g) — 87% of a 20 g keto day.
Short answer: Not in normal portions. One tablespoon (21 g) of honey: 17.3 g net carbs — 87% of a strict 20 g keto day — with 0 g fat and 0.1 g protein.
Honey is concentrated sugar. One tablespoon holds about 17 g of net carbs — nearly a full strict day.
How honey fits a keto carb budget
On a 20 g day, one serving uses 87% of your budget, leaving 2.7 g for everything else. Measure portions rather than eyeballing them.
Worked example. 21 g of honey = 17.3 g total carbs − 0 g fibre = 17.3 g net carbs, 0 g fat, 0.1 g protein and 64 kcal.
If you still want some, plan it: a strict day is 20 g, and how net carbs are counted explains why the fibre here does not rescue it.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per one tablespoon (21 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 304 kcal | 64 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Protein | 0.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Total carbohydrate | 82.4 g | 17.3 g |
| Fibre | 0.2 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 82.2 g | 17.3 g |
Where the energy comes from:
How to eat honey on keto
- Allulose or monk fruit syrups replace honey in dressings.
Compared with other extras
Honey ranks #8 of 9 extras in our database by net carbs per 100 g (lowest first). The in-between foods people ask about most.
| Food | Net carbs / 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Pork rinds | 0 g | 0 g |
| Coffee (black) | 0 g | 0 g |
| Almond milk (unsweetened) | 0.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Mayonnaise | 0.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Hummus | 8.3 g | 2.5 g |
| Dark chocolate (70–85%) | 35 g | 7 g |
See all extras ranked by net carbs →
Frequently asked questions
How many net carbs are in honey?
Honey has about 82.2 g of net carbs per 100 g (82.4 g total carbohydrate minus 0.2 g fibre), and about 17.3 g per one tablespoon (21 g).
Can you eat honey on keto?
Not in normal portions. One one tablespoon contains 17.3 g net carbs, 87% of a strict daily limit.
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.