Is King Cake keto?
King Cake is not keto: it has ~59 g of net carbs per 1 slice, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs = total − fiber
59 g
per 1 slice
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
King Cake is not keto-friendly as one slice contains 59 net carbs.
Nutrition facts for king cake
18 g
Fat
5 g
Protein
1 g
Fiber
How many carbs are in king cake?
King Cake has ~60 g of carbs and ~59 g of net carbs per 1 slice (total carbs minus 1 g of fiber).
Why king cake is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; king cake has 59 g per 1 slice (60 g total − 1 g of fiber).
How much king cake can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~9 g of king cake.
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Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 6, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 6, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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