Is Maple syrup keto?
Maple syrup is not keto: it has ~13 g of net carbs per 1 tablespoon, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs = total − fiber
13 g
per 1 tablespoon
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
Maple syrup is not keto-friendly as it contains 13.4g of net carbs per serving, which is high due to its concentrated sugar content.
Nutrition facts for maple syrup
How many carbs are in maple syrup?
Maple syrup has ~13 g of carbs and ~13 g of net carbs per 1 tablespoon (total carbs minus 0 g of fiber).
Why maple syrup is not keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; maple syrup has 13 g per 1 tablespoon (13 g total − 0 g of fiber).
How much maple syrup can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~7 g of maple syrup.
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Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 5, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
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