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Nutmeg
Yes
it's keto

Nutmeg

Spice

Also: mace (aril)

Nutmeg 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 about 0.7 g of net carbs per teaspoon, a negligible amount given how it's typically used as a spice.

Nutrition facts for nutmeg

0.7 g
Fat
0.1 g
Protein
0.4 g
Fiber

Why nutmeg is keto?

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

How much nutmeg can I eat on keto?

To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~14 g of nutmeg.

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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.