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Cardamom
Yes
it's keto

Cardamom

Spice

Also: green cardamom

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

Net carbs

0 g

per 1 teaspoon ground

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

It has less than 1 g of net carbs per teaspoon, making it a great spice to boost flavor on keto.

Nutrition facts for cardamom

0.1 g
Fat
0.2 g
Protein
0.6 g
Fiber

Why cardamom is keto?

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

How much cardamom can I eat on keto?

To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~12 g of cardamom.

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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.