Are protein powder keto?
It depends on the brand. Popular protein powder in the Keto.app database range from 0 to 6 g net carbs per serving, so check the label before you count one as keto.
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Are protein powder keto? Net carbs in popular brands
Varies by brand
It depends on the brand. Popular protein powder in the Keto.app database range from 0 to 6 g net carbs per serving, so check the label before you count one as keto.
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Protein powder compared
Per serving, from the Keto.app food database. Net carbs = total carbs − fiber − sugar alcohols, the same way the Keto.app app counts them. If a product’s data has no sugar alcohols listed, the number can be higher than on the package.
| Product | Serving | Net carbs | Carbs | Fiber | Sugar alc. | kcal | Protein | Logs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paleo Pro Paleo Protein Powder | 1 scoop | 0 g | 1 g | 1 g | 0 g | 120 | 26 g | 1,544 |
| Plant Fusion Protein Powder | 1 scoop | 3 g | 3 g | 0 g | 0 g | 120 | 22 g | 823 |
| NutraOne Protein Powder | 1 scoop | 2 g | 2 g | 0 g | 0 g | 120 | 24 g | 639 |
| Optimum Nutrition Protein Powder | 1 scoop | 3 g | 3 g | 0 g | 0 g | 120 | 24 g | 516 |
| Iconic Protein Powder | 1 cup | 2 g | 3 g | 1 g | 0 g | 90 | 20 g | 418 |
| Elevation Protein Powder | 1 scoop | 6 g | 6 g | 0 g | 0 g | 180 | 30 g | 353 |
Logs = times added to Keto.app food diaries, over about 10 years.
FAQ
Protein powder on keto
Which protein powder have the fewest net carbs?
In the Keto.app database: Paleo Pro Paleo Protein Powder (0 g), NutraOne Protein Powder (2 g), Iconic Protein Powder (2 g).
Why do net carbs on the label differ?
Keto.app counts net carbs as total carbs minus fiber and sugar alcohols. If a product’s nutrition data doesn’t list its sugar alcohols (or allulose), the result can be higher than the net carbs printed on the package, so compare with the label.
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