Is black pepper keto?
Black pepper
Keto-friendly Yes — black pepper is keto-friendly.
Used by the teaspoon, it adds negligible carbs.
Nutrition per serving
½ tsp · 1.2 g- Net carbs
- 0.5g
- Calories
- 3kcal
- Protein
- 0.1g
- Fat
- 0g
- Total carbs
- 0.8 g
- Fiber
- 0.3 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 3%
0.0× the daily limit
About 12.9 g of black pepper adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 11 typical servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 3 kcal | 251 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 64 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.3 g | 25 g |
| Net carbs | 0.5 g | 39 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0.6 g |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 10 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 3.3 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is black pepper keto?
Yes — black pepper is keto-friendly. Used by the teaspoon, it adds negligible carbs.
How many net carbs are in black pepper?
½ tsp (1.2 g) of black pepper has about 0.5 g net carbs (0.8 g total carbs minus 0.3 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 39 g net carbs.
How much black pepper can I eat on keto?
About 12.9 g of black pepper adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 11 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 3% of your carbs.
