KETO VERDICTYES
Fontina is excellent for keto with ~1.6g net carbs per 100g and a creamy, nutty flavor. It melts beautifully, making it a go-to Italian cheese for low-carb cooking.
Is Fontina Cheese Keto?
Cheese
YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
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.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
1.6gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 1.6g
- Fiber
- 0g
- Protein
- 27g
- Fat
- 33g
- Calories
- 389
Fontina is excellent for keto with ~1.6g net carbs per 100g and a creamy, nutty flavor. It melts beautifully, making it a go-to Italian cheese for low-carb cooking.
- Net carbs (100 g)1.6g
- Protein (100 g)27g
- Fat (100 g)33g
- Keto verdictKeto-friendly
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Net Carbs
1.6g
Total Carbs
1.6g
Fiber
0g
Protein
27g
Fat
33g
Calories
389
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: ~1.6g per 100g fits strict keto targets
- High protein supports muscle maintenance and satiety
- High fat supports ketosis and a satisfying macro profile
- Creamy, luxurious texture when melted
- Rich, nutty flavor means smaller portions satisfy
- Excellent cooking properties across bakes, sautés, and sauces
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
FONDUE INGREDIENT
Use in fondue with vegetables and meats for creamy texture.
MELTED BURGER
Top beef burgers with melted fontina for richness.
CHICKEN TOPPING
Layer on chicken breast before baking for creamy top.
GRATINEED VEGETABLES
Top roasted vegetables with fontina and broil until bubbly.
PASTA SAUCE
Melt into cream sauce for zucchini noodles.
CHEESE BOARD
Serve sliced on an elegant cheese platter.