Is Maple Syrup Keto?

No, maple syrup, just like honey, agave, or molasses, is not keto. Unfortunately, this sweet sensation contains enough sugar to knock you out of ketosis. 

Maple syrup is a naturally occurring sweetener exclusive to North America. It is harvested from maple trees in early spring and then cooked down to the rich syrup we’ve all come to love.

Unfortunately, maple syrup is classified as a non-keto-friendly sweetener because of its high sugar content. It also doesn’t contain any type of fat, which should be a staple for someone on keto.

Not Keto-Friendly

• For a food item to be keto-friendly, it needs to be low in carbohydrates and high in healthy fats. Unfortunately, maple syrup is the exact opposite of keto-friendly.
• You can still enjoy syrup on your pancakes and waffles – just choose keto-friendly options.

High in Carbs

• Being on keto means keeping your body in a constant state of ketosis.
• Ketosis occurs when the body uses fat instead of carbohydrates for energy. 
• Maple syrup contains 59.9 g of sugar per 100 g serving, which means your body has a lot of sugar to burn before it turns to use your body fat for energy.
• If you’re on keto, it’s important to avoid carbohydrates as much as possible. 

Low in Fats

• A 100 g serving of maple syrup contains zero fat.

If you want to continuously reap the benefits of keto, you need to eat a good amount of healthy fats on a daily basis. Examples of food containing healthy fat include olive oil, avocados, and nuts.