Is heavy cream keto?
With 0.4 g net carbs in each 1 tbsp (15 g), heavy cream fits into a keto day.
- Net carb amount
- 0.4 grams
- Carb total
- 0.4 grams
- Fiber
- 0 grams
- Protein
- 0.4 grams
- Fat
- 5.4 grams
- Calories
- 51 kcal of energy
That equals 2% for a 20 g keto day.
Dairy and eggs of other kinds
| Food | Serving | Net carbs (g) |
|---|---|---|
| Sour cream | 1 tbsp (12 g) | 0.6 |
Heavy cream for use on a keto diet
Heavy cream provides 0.4 g net carbs in each 1 tbsp (15 g) serving, equal to 2% of a 20 g keto day.
With 0.4 g per serving, heavy cream leaves plenty of room on a keto day for other food.
One serving of heavy cream contains 51 kcal, 0.4 g protein and 5.4 g fat.
Heavy cream has the lowest net carbs per serving of any dairy food or egg item listed on this site.
Nutrition facts: USDA FoodData Central lists Heavy whipping cream, fluid (FDC 170859)