Chia seeds is keto: it has ~2 g of net carbs per 2 tablespoons, within the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
2 g
per 2 tablespoons
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
Provides only 2 g of net carbs per serving thanks to its high fiber content, making it ideal for keto.
Nutrition facts for chia seeds
8.7 g
Fat
4.7 g
Protein
10 g
Fiber
Why chia seeds is keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; chia seeds has 2 g per 2 tablespoons (12 g total − 10 g of fiber).
How much chia seeds can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~70 g of chia seeds.
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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.
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.
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