KETO VERDICTYES
Gouda is excellent for keto: ~2.2g net carbs per 100g with a buttery, nutty flavor and great melt. High fat and protein make it a satisfying staple.
Is Gouda 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.
2.2gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 2.2g
- Fiber
- 0g
- Protein
- 25g
- Fat
- 30.4g
- Calories
- 406
Gouda is excellent for keto: ~2.2g net carbs per 100g with a buttery, nutty flavor and great melt. High fat and protein make it a satisfying staple.
- Net carbs (100 g)2.2g
- Protein (100 g)25g
- Fat (100 g)30.4g
- Keto verdictKeto-friendly
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Net Carbs
2.2g
Total Carbs
2.2g
Fiber
0g
Protein
25g
Fat
30.4g
Calories
406
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 (~2.2g/100g) fit easily into keto macros
- High in complete protein and fat for satiety and steady energy
- This item contains the nutrients or compounds listed above; evidence for specific health outcomes depends on dose, preparation, and individual context.
- Calcium- and mineral-rich while remaining low carb
- Versatile: melts smoothly and works in many keto recipes
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
CHEESE BOARD
Serve alongside nuts, olives, and keto-friendly crackers for a satisfying snack or appetizer.
MELTED ON MEAT
Top burgers, steaks, or chicken with slices. Broil briefly until bubbly for enhanced flavor.
IN OMELETS
Shred or crumble into eggs with vegetables for a protein-rich breakfast or anytime meal.
CHEESE CRISPS
Bake small mounds at 400F for 5-8 minutes until crispy for a crunchy, protein-packed snack.
CREAMY SAUCES
Melt into cream-based sauces for vegetables, meat, or use as a dip for celery and cucumber.
STUFFED PEPPERS
Mix with ground meat and spices to stuff into bell peppers before baking for a complete meal.