Pesto is keto: it has ~1 g of net carbs per 2 tablespoons, within the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
1 g
per 2 tablespoons
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
It has just 1.5 g of net carbs per serving and is rich in healthy fats, making it ideal for keto.
Nutrition facts for pesto
14 g
Fat
2.5 g
Protein
0.5 g
Fiber
Why pesto is keto?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; pesto has 1 g per 2 tablespoons (2 g total − 0 g of fiber).
How much pesto can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~100 g of pesto.
Related
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Hummus
3 g net
/ 2 tablespoons
✓Yes
Soy sauce
0 g net
/ 1 tablespoon
✓Yes
Guacamole
1 g net
/ 1/4 cup
✓Yes
Ranch dressing
1 g net
/ 2 tablespoons
✓Yes
Caesar dressing
1 g net
/ 2 tablespoons
✓Yes
Mayonnaise
0 g net
/ 1 tablespoon
See all: Aderezos keto
Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: medium
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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