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Star anise
Yes
it's keto

Star anise

Spice

Also: badian and Chinese anise

Star anise is keto: it has ~0 g of net carbs per 1 teaspoon (whole or ground), within the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.

Net carbs

0 g

per 1 teaspoon (whole or ground)

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

It has just 0.7 g of net carbs per teaspoon, making it an ideal spice for the keto diet.

Nutrition facts for star anise

0.3 g
Fat
0.1 g
Protein
0.3 g
Fiber

Why star anise is keto?

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

How much star anise can I eat on keto?

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

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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.