Are chives keto?

Chives

Keto-friendly Yes — chives are keto-friendly.

A mild, carb-free onion flavor for eggs, cauliflower mash and sour cream.

Nutrition per serving

1 tbsp chopped · 3 g
Net carbs
0.1g
Calories
1kcal
Protein
0.1g
Fat
0g
Total carbs
0.1 g
Fiber
0.1 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 1%

About 278 g of chives adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 93 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for chives
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories1 kcal30 kcal
Total carbohydrate0.1 g4.4 g
Dietary fiber0.1 g2.5 g
Net carbs0.1 g1.8 g
Sugars 0.1 g 1.9 g
Protein0.1 g3.3 g
Fat0 g0.7 g

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Frequently asked questions

Are chives keto?

Yes — chives are keto-friendly. A mild, carb-free onion flavor for eggs, cauliflower mash and sour cream.

How many net carbs are in chives?

1 tbsp chopped (3 g) of chives has about 0.1 g net carbs (0.1 g total carbs minus 0.1 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 1.8 g net carbs.

How much chives can I eat on keto?

About 278 g of chives adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 93 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 1% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #169994): Chives, raw. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Keto-friendly — Low in net carbs per typical serving (about 5 g or less). Fits easily into a 20–30 g daily limit. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $53.78/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $2.49 for 0.75 oz clamshell. How we estimate prices

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