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Are Deviled Eggs Keto or Not Good For You At All?

By Bree

Last updated on March 20, 2021

Deviled eggs are a popular food choice because they’re easy to prepare in batches and can be made ahead. But are deviled eggs keto? Or does the addition of other ingredients turn the typically keto-friendly eggs into more of a non-keto snack instead? Let’s find out.

What Makes Deviled Eggs Such a Popular Choice for Low Carb Diets?

Deviled eggs are a popular appetizer and snack for many reasons, Here are 5 reasons why they’re such a hit among low carb dieters:

Deviled eggs provide an excellent combination of both protein and dietary fat.
This combination of dietary fat and protein makes them an incredibly satiating food choice as well.
Deviled eggs are also an excellent source of several essential vitamins and minerals.
They’re even a modest source of heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
On top of being the very definition of delicious and nutritious, deviled eggs are quick and easy to prepare, which is one of the main reasons they’re such an incredibly popular appetizer.

Are Deviled Eggs Keto?

This probably won’t come as much of a surprise, but just like regular eggs, deviled eggs are absolutely 100% keto-friendly.

Just like there’s a variety of different ways to prepare eggs (scrambled, hard boiled, etc.), there are also several different ways to make keto deviled eggs. They’re particularly good with cheese and bacon added.

Deviled eggs provide keto dieters with absolutely everything they’re looking for in a tasty appetizer package: they’re loaded with protein, dietary fat (including omega-3 fatty acids), and essential micronutrients.

If you’re already a fan of eggs, then deviled eggs are a no-brainer recommendation for any keto dieter.

Deviled Egg Nutrition Facts

Here is the approximate nutritional breakdown for a serving size of one deviled egg:

76 calories
4.6 grams dietary fat
6.5 grams protein
1 gram carbs
0.1 grams dietary fiber
0.1 grams sugar
215 mg cholesterol
660 mg sodium
69 mg potassium

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Health Benefits of Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs provide nearly identical health benefits as regular eggs. With that in mind, here are 3 of the best health benefits that you can gain:

Solid source of protein. Eggs are already loaded with protein to begin with, and depending on extra ingredients that you add to your deviled eggs like cheese and bacon, you can end up with one truly protein-packed appetizer.
May help regulate hormones. Eggs are a solid source of both saturated animal fats and dietary cholesterol, both of which are essential building blocks for testosterone. Studies have found that individuals dealing with symptoms of low testosterone would do well to include fat and cholesterol rich foods like eggs as part of their diet. (1)
Can help to reduce hunger. The fact that eggs are such a rich source of both protein and dietary fats also makes them an incredibly satiating food. Studies have proven that foods rich in both protein and fat can help with weight management by helping to reduce hunger. (2)

Keto Deviled Eggs Alternatives

If you’re not a big fan of deviled eggs, then here are a few other suggestions for our favorite ways to prepare eggs into tasty, protein-packed appetizers: