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Bay leaf
Yes
it's keto

Bay leaf

Spice

Also: bay leaf, dried bay leaf, and laurel

Bay leaf is keto: it has ~0 g of net carbs per 1 leaf, within the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.

Net carbs

0 g

per 1 leaf

These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.

A single bay leaf has just 0.3 g of net carbs, making it perfectly keto-friendly.

Nutrition facts for bay leaf

0.1 g
Fat
0.1 g
Protein
0.2 g
Fiber

Why bay leaf is keto?

On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; bay leaf has 0 g per 1 leaf (0 g total − 0 g of fiber).

How much bay leaf can I eat on keto?

To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~10 g of bay leaf.

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Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: high
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 1, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.