Is Mascarpone Cheese Keto?

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KETO VERDICTYES

Mascarpone is keto-friendly with ≈3.3g net carbs per 100g and very high fat for excellent satiety. Its rich, creamy texture means small amounts satisfy cravings—perfect for decadent keto desserts and silky sauces while staying in ketosis.

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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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4.2gnet carbs in your portion

Total carbs
4.2g
Fiber
0g
Protein
6.3g
Fat
47g
Calories
451
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Mascarpone is keto-friendly with ≈3.3g net carbs per 100g and very high fat for excellent satiety. Its rich, creamy texture means small amounts satisfy cravings—perfect for decadent keto desserts and silky sauces while staying in ketosis.

  • Net carbs (100 g)4.2g
  • Protein (100 g)6.3g
  • Fat (100 g)47g
  • Keto verdictKeto-friendly

NUTRITION FACTS

Per 100 g (as listed by source)

Net Carbs
4.2g
Total Carbs
4.2g
Fiber
0g
Protein
6.3g
Fat
47g
Calories
451

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

  • Extremely high fat content promotes satiety with small portions
  • Net carbs are manageable at ~3–4g per 100g when used sparingly
  • Luxurious texture satisfies dessert cravings without added sugar
  • A little goes a long way due to richness and creaminess
  • High fat intake supports ketone production
  • Works well as a base for keto desserts and creamy sauces

PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS

TIRAMISU DESSERT

Layer mascarpone whipped with heavy-cream and keto sweetener over keto cake or almond-flour ladyfingers for a low-carb tiramisu.

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

Blend with unsweetened cocoa, butter, and keto sweetener for an indulgent, very low-carb mousse.

CREAMY PASTA SAUCE

Stir into olive-oil, garlic, and herbs to coat zucchini-noodles or spaghetti-squash.

KETO CHEESECAKE

Combine with cream-cheese and eggs for an ultra-creamy cheesecake—small slices satisfy.

STRAWBERRY DESSERT

Top fresh strawberry slices with a dollop of lightly sweetened mascarpone for an elegant treat.

COFFEE CREAM

Whisk into heavy-cream with keto sweetener for a luxurious addition to espresso or black-coffee.