r/keto (about 4.0M members, directory rank #241) is for ketogenic, low-carbohydrate eating. Sustainable weight loss by any method and nutrition-science discussion each belong in different rooms.
See also keto vs loseit on SubMouse.
How to choose
Stay on keto for ketogenic diet experience and questions. Use loseit for weight loss by any sustainable method, and nutrition for nutrition science rather than one diet protocol.
Starting point: r/keto
r/keto
— Keto: The Home for Ketogenic Diets
- Members: 4M
- Directory rank: #241
- 7-day growth: +362
The Ketogenic Diet is a low carbohydrate method of eating. /r/keto is place to share thoughts, ideas, benefits, and experiences around eating within a Ketogenic lifestyle. Helping people with diabetes, epilepsy, autoimmune disorders, acid reflux, inflammation, hormonal imbalance…
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loseit - Lose the Fat
- Members: 4.2M
- Directory rank: #223
When to choose it: Weight loss through any healthy, sustainable method.
Why it is here: Paired on keto vs loseit. Public description: people of all sizes discussing healthy sustainable weight loss (about 4.2M members, rank #223).
How it differs from r/keto: Method-agnostic weight loss versus keto protocol.
Nutrition
- Members: 5.9M
- Directory rank: #137
When to choose it: Nutrition science — macros, micros, vitamins and diet research.
Why it is here: Shared Nutrition topic neighbourhood. Public description: discussion of nutrition science (about 5.9M members, rank #137).
How it differs from r/keto: Science discussion versus keto lifestyle community.
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Members and public descriptions come from SubMouse's safe-for-work directory (as of 2026-11-09 UTC); 7-day growth measured from 2026-11-02. Directory rank is listing order. Guide updated 2026-11-07.