Is a protein shake keto?
Protein shake (whey powder) has 1 g net carbs for every 1/3 cup (32 g), so it fits a keto day.
- Net carbohydrates
- 1 gram
- Carbs, total
- 2 grams
- Fiber
- 1 gram
- Protein
- 25 grams
- Fat
- 0.5 grams
- Calories
- Energy: 113 kcal
It takes up 5% of a 20 g keto day.

A protein shake as part of a keto diet
A protein shake serving of 1/3 cup (32 g) carries 1 g net carbs, or 5% of a 20 g keto day.
With 1 g in each serving, a protein shake leaves plenty of room on a keto day for other food.
That serving also gives you 25 g protein, plus 0.5 g fat, for 113 kcal.
In a protein shake, the 1 g of fiber is taken off the 2 g in total carbs, and what remains is the net carbs.
If you want fewer carbs than a protein shake, coffee gives 0 g net carbs in a 1 cup, 8 fl oz (237 g) serving.
Nutrition facts come from USDA FoodData Central: Protein powder whey based, Beverages (FDC 173180)