Is Peanut Butter Keto Friendly?

Depending on the brand and style, peanut butter can contain anywhere from 4 to 13 g of net carbs in a 2 tablespoon serving. This is a very large range, so 4 g of carbs is doable on keto, whereas 13 g is more of a stretch. The biggest danger with peanut butter is overeating it, as it can be hard to monitor portions when snacking on it.

Here are a few of our favorite keto-friendly peanut butter brands:

• Peanut Butter Americano: At an astounding 1 g of net carbs per serving, this is about as keto-friendly as peanut butter gets.
• Fix & Fogg: A gourmet brand from New Zealand, this company offers low-carb peanut butters that receive high marks for taste.

For a keto-friendly peanut butter alternative, consider almond butter. At only ~3 g of net carbs in a 2 tablespoon serving, it's a way to satisfy your craving for a nut butter without taking on all the carbs.