Espresso is excellent for keto at ~1.7g net carbs per 100ml (≈0.5g per 30ml shot). Intense flavor and caffeine in small portions make it a great low-carb pick-me-up.
Is Espresso Keto?

YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 ml (as consumed or prepared). 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.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
1.7gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 1.7g
- Fiber
- 0g
- Protein
- 0.1g
- Fat
- 0.1g
- Calories
- 9
Espresso is excellent for keto at ~1.7g net carbs per 100ml (≈0.5g per 30ml shot). Intense flavor and caffeine in small portions make it a great low-carb pick-me-up.
- Net carbs (100 ml)1.7g
- Protein (100 ml)0.1g
- Fat (100 ml)0.1g
- Keto verdictKeto-friendly
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 ml (as consumed or prepared)
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 net carbs per serving (~0.5g per 30ml shot)
- Highly concentrated caffeine content for quick alertness
- Small portion size keeps total intake minimal
- No added sugars or calories when consumed plain
- Excellent base for keto coffee drinks (cream, MCT, unsweetened milks)
- Can modestly boost metabolism and energy
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
STRAIGHT SHOT
Pull a single or double shot for concentrated coffee flavor. Drink immediately for best taste.
AMERICANO
Add hot water to espresso shots for a larger drink with similar strength to drip coffee.
CORTADO
Mix equal parts espresso and steamed milk for a balanced, creamy shot.
ESPRESSO WITH BUTTER
Add grass-fed butter for a keto-friendly energy drink with added fat content.
AFFOGATO
Pour hot espresso over a scoop of keto-friendly ice cream for a dessert-like treat.
LUNGO
Pull espresso with more water for a slightly longer, less intense shot.