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Tahini
Yes
it's keto

Tahini

Condiment

Also: sesame paste and sesame seed paste

Tahini is keto: it has ~1 g of net carbs per 1 tablespoon, within the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.

Net carbs

1 g

per 1 tablespoon

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

It has about 1.8 g of net carbs per tablespoon, making it ideal for keto thanks to its high fat content.

Nutrition facts for tahini

8 g
Fat
2.6 g
Protein
1.4 g
Fiber

Why tahini is keto?

On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; tahini has 1 g per 1 tablespoon (3 g total − 1 g of fiber).

How much tahini can I eat on keto?

To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~42 g of tahini.

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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.