Is basil (dried) keto?

Basil (dried)

Keto-friendly Yes — basil (dried) is keto-friendly.

Used by the teaspoon, it adds negligible carbs.

Nutrition per serving

1 tsp · 0.7 g
Net carbs
0.1g
Calories
2kcal
Protein
0.2g
Fat
0g
Total carbs
0.3 g
Fiber
0.3 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 1%

About 50 g of basil (dried) adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 71 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for basil (dried)
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories2 kcal233 kcal
Total carbohydrate0.3 g48 g
Dietary fiber0.3 g38 g
Net carbs0.1 g10 g
Sugars 0 g 1.7 g
Protein0.2 g23 g
Fat0 g4.1 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is basil (dried) keto?

Yes — basil (dried) is keto-friendly. Used by the teaspoon, it adds negligible carbs.

How many net carbs are in basil (dried)?

1 tsp (0.7 g) of basil (dried) has about 0.1 g net carbs (0.3 g total carbs minus 0.3 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 10 g net carbs.

How much basil (dried) can I eat on keto?

About 50 g of basil (dried) adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 71 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 #171317): Spices, basil, dried. 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 $75.30/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $2.49 for 0.5 oz jar. How we estimate prices

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