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Turmeric
Yes
it's keto

Turmeric

Spice

Also: Indian saffron

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

Net carbs

1 g

per 1 teaspoon

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

It has just 1.3 g of net carbs per teaspoon, making it a great keto-friendly spice.

Nutrition facts for turmeric

0.3 g
Fat
0.3 g
Protein
0.7 g
Fiber

Why turmeric is keto?

On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; turmeric has 1 g per 1 teaspoon (2 g total − 0 g of fiber).

How much turmeric can I eat on keto?

To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~12 g of turmeric.

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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.