Is Chicken Heart Keto?

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KETO VERDICTYES

Nutrient-dense and very low carb. Chicken hearts have ~0.7g net carbs per 100g with solid protein and moderate fat. They’re rich in CoQ10, taurine, and B vitamins—an excellent keto addition when cooked quickly and paired with healthy fats.

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YOUR PORTION

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Per 100 g (as listed by source). Curated estimate; estimated values.

How this is calculated

total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.

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0.7gnet carbs in your portion

Total carbs
0.7g
Fiber
0g
Protein
15.6g
Fat
7.9g
Calories
153
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Nutrient-dense and very low carb. Chicken hearts have ~0.7g net carbs per 100g with solid protein and moderate fat. They’re rich in CoQ10, taurine, and B vitamins—an excellent keto addition when cooked quickly and paired with healthy fats.

  • Net carbs (100 g)0.7g
  • Protein (100 g)15.6g
  • Fat (100 g)7.9g
  • Keto verdictKeto-friendly

NUTRITION FACTS

Per 100 g (as listed by source)

Net Carbs
0.7g
Total Carbs
0.7g
Fiber
0g
Protein
15.6g
Fat
7.9g
Calories
153

Source: Curated estimate

Source fit: curated estimate; not an exact source match

Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber

A USDA reference record exists, but the displayed basis or macros do not directly reproduce it, so KetoLens does not attribute these values to USDA. Check the current label for packaged products.

Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.

WHY IT'S KETO-FRIENDLY

  • Very low carbs: ~0.7g per 100g fits strict ketosis
  • Protein-forward with moderate fat: Easy to pair with butter/ghee or sauces to hit keto ratios
  • Rich in taurine: Supports bile flow and overall fat metabolism
  • High in CoQ10: Key for mitochondrial (cellular) energy production
  • Loaded with B vitamins: Aids energy metabolism during keto adaptation
  • Budget-friendly organ meat: High nutrient density per calorie

PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS

GRILLED HEART SKEWERS

Marinate in olive oil, garlic, lemon, and herbs for 1–2 hours. Skewer and grill 3–4 minutes per side until just charred.

PAN-SEARED HEARTS

Salt/pepper, then sear in hot butter or ghee ~3–4 minutes per side. Finish with garlic and parsley—tender, not overcooked.

YAKITORI-STYLE HEARTS

Halve, marinate in tamari, sake, and ginger. Grill while basting with sugar-free teriyaki; finish with sesame seeds.

HEARTS IN TOMATO SAUCE

Simmer in sugar-free marinara with onions, garlic, and Italian herbs ~45 minutes. Serve over zucchini-noodles.

STIR-FRIED HEARTS

Slice thin; stir-fry 4–5 minutes with ginger, garlic, low-carb veggies, and coconut aminos. Quick cooking keeps them tender.