Keto Approved
Coconut Oil
0.00g net carbs per 1 tablespoon
Rich in MCTs that convert quickly to ketones. Great for coffee and cooking.
By MeKeto Editorial · Last updated July 2026
Nutrition Facts
Fits My Daily Budget?
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One serving uses 0% of your 20g daily budget.
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Good to Know
Refined coconut oil has a neutral taste and a higher smoke point, which makes it better for searing, while virgin (unrefined) keeps that coconut aroma for baking and coffee. Nutiva and Viva Naturals both sell jars that stay solid at room temperature, so don't be alarmed when yours hardens. One tablespoon brings 13.5 g of fat and zero carbs, making it an easy way to push fat higher without touching your daily carb count.
Is Coconut Oil Keto? The Full Answer
Coconut Oil contains 0.00g net carbs per 1 tablespoon (0.00g total carbs minus 0.00g fiber). Rich in MCTs that convert quickly to ketones. Great for coffee and cooking.
On a standard ketogenic diet, most people target 20-25g net carbs per day. A single serving uses 0% of a 20g daily carb limit. That makes Coconut Oil a reliable keto staple.
Measure Your Ketone Levels
A blood ketone meter reads beta-hydroxybutyrate from a finger prick, the marker that defines nutritional ketosis at 0.5 to 3.0 mmol/L. Urine strips measure acetoacetate instead, which drops off once you are fat-adapted. Keto-Mojo makes a blood meter.
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