Is Basil keto?
Basil is keto: it has ~0 g of net carbs per 1 teaspoon fresh, within the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs = total − fiber
0 g
per 1 teaspoon fresh
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
Basil is very low in net carbs, with only 0.02 grams per serving.
Nutrition facts for basil
0 g
Fat
0.1 g
Protein
0 g
Fiber
How many carbs are in basil?
Basil has ~0 g of carbs and ~0 g of net carbs per 1 teaspoon fresh (total carbs minus 0 g of fiber).
Why basil is keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; basil has 0 g per 1 teaspoon fresh (0 g total − 0 g of fiber).
How much basil can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~500 g of basil.
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Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 5, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 5, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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