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Are hazelnuts keto friendly?

Hazelnuts
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Serving size
1/4 cup (30g)
Calories
188
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate
5g
4%
Dietary Fiber
3g
9%
Total sugars
1g
1%
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Total Fat
18g
3%
Sodium
0mg
0%
Protein
4g
9%
Calcium
34mg
3%
Iron
1mg
8%
Potassium
204mg
4%
Vitamin C
2mg
2%
* 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, hazelnuts are absolutely keto-friendly.

Hazelnuts contain 5 grams of total carbs. About 1 gram is from sugar and 3 grams is fiber. The resulting net carbs is 2 grams. This makes hazelnuts extremely well-suited for a keto diet.

hazelnuts marcronutrient breakdown
Marcronutrient breakdown of hazelnuts

Alternatives

Consider these additional keto-friendly options:

Pork rinds

Pork rinds are another option if you're following a keto diet. They have zero total carbohydrates, so also the amount of net carbs is zero, 2 grams less than hazelnuts.

Pecans

Pecans are another good option for people following a keto diet. They contain 4 grams of carbohydrates. Approximately 1 gram is sugar and 3 grams is from fiber. The net carbs totals 1 gram, 1 gram lower than hazelnuts.

Macadamia nuts

Macadamia nuts are another good keto option. They have 5 grams of total carbohydrates. About 2 grams comes from sugar and 3 grams is from fiber. The net carbs sums to 2 grams, which is equal to the amount in hazelnuts.

Peanuts

Peanuts are also keto-friendly. They contain 4 grams of total carbs, with approximately 0 grams from sugar and 3 grams from fiber. The net carbs totals up to 2 grams, which is the same as the amount in hazelnuts.

Walnuts

Walnuts are another keto-friendly alternative. They have 4 grams of total carbs, with approximately 1 gram coming from sugar and 2 grams coming from fiber. The net carbs comes out to 2 grams, which is the same as the amount in hazelnuts.

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