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Is coconut oil keto friendly?

Coconut oil
coconut oil
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Serving size
1 tbsp (14g)
Calories
117
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate
0g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Total sugars
0g
0%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Total Fat
14g
2%
Sodium
0mg
0%
Protein
0g
0%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Yes. Coconut oil is absolutely keto-friendly.

Coconut oil contains no carbohydrates, so also no net carbs. This makes coconut oil extremely well-suited to a keto diet.

coconut oil marcronutrient breakdown
Marcronutrient breakdown of coconut oil

Alternatives

Consider the following additional keto-friendly options:

Canola oil

Canola oil is another option for people on a keto diet. It contains zero carbs, so the amount of net carbs is zero as well, which is the same as the amount in coconut oil.

Corn oil

Corn oil is another keto option. It has zero carbs, and as a result also no net carbs, which is equivalent to the amount in coconut oil.

Olive oil

Olive oil is another good keto-friendly option. It contains zero total carbohydrates, and thus also no net carbs, which is the same as the amount in coconut oil.

Sunflower oil

Sunflower oil is another option for a keto diet. It has zero total carbs, and as a result also zero net carbs, which is equivalent to the amount in coconut oil.

Peanut oil

Peanut oil is another good keto alternative. It contains zero carbs, and as a result also zero net carbs, which is equal to the amount in coconut oil.