Is Trail Mix Keto?

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KETO VERDICTAVOID

Standard trail mix is hard to budget as an unmeasured keto snack: this reference contains 44.9g net carbs per 100 g. A 10 g portion contributes about 4.5g toward a 20–25 g daily budget, so even a small amount deserves a separate entry. A named nut-and-fruit blend needs its own label rather than this generic mixture.

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YOUR PORTION

How much are you having?

Per 100 g (as listed by source). USDA FoodData Central.

Scales this reference to your portion, with no extra deductions. Calculation and units.

44.9gnet carbs in your portion

Total carbs
44.9g
Fiber
0g
Protein
13.8g
Fat
29.4g
Calories
462
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  • Net carbs (100 g)44.9g
  • Protein (100 g)13.8g
  • Fat (100 g)29.4g
  • Keto verdictAvoid on keto

NUTRITION FACTS

Per 100 g (as listed by source)

Net Carbs
44.9g
Total Carbs
44.9g
Fiber
0g
Protein
13.8g
Fat
29.4g
Calories
462

Source: USDA FoodData Central reference record

Source fit: generic reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ

Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber

This USDA record is used as a generic nutrition reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ.

Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.

WHY IT'S NOT KETO-FRIENDLY

  • Check the contents before using a nut value for the whole mix. Dried fruit, chocolate and coated pieces are separate ingredients that can make the blend quite different from plain nuts.
  • Portion the mix into a small container before carrying it as a snack. Eating from a large resealable bag makes the package size easy to confuse with a single serving.
  • For a homemade blend, weigh each ingredient when assembling the batch. A scoop may contain more fruit or chocolate than another scoop, so the mixture is not always distributed evenly.

PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS

MIX YOUR OWN MEASURED SNACK

Start with separately weighed plain nuts and add only ingredients you can account for. Keep any chocolate or dried fruit allowance distinct instead of assuming a nut-heavy appearance means a low-carb mix.

Better keto swaps

  • Pecans — 4.3g net carbs per 100 g (reference). A plain nut snack avoids the unknown proportions of a mixed bag; weigh the pecans as their own portion.
  • Almonds — 9.1g net carbs per 100 g (reference). For a firmer plain snack, almonds can replace the mixed handful. Coated or flavored almonds still need their own package information.