Is lemon juice keto?

Lemon juice

Keto-friendly Yes — lemon juice is keto-friendly.

A tablespoon has about 1 g net carbs — perfect for dressings, fish and sugar-free lemonade.

Nutrition per serving

1 tbsp · 15 g
Net carbs
1g
Calories
3kcal
Protein
0.1g
Fat
0g
Total carbs
1 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 5%

About 75.8 g of lemon juice adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 5.1 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for lemon juice
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories3 kcal22 kcal
Total carbohydrate1 g6.9 g
Dietary fiber0 g0.3 g
Net carbs1 g6.6 g
Sugars 0.4 g 2.5 g
Protein0.1 g0.4 g
Fat0 g0.2 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is lemon juice keto?

Yes — lemon juice is keto-friendly. A tablespoon has about 1 g net carbs — perfect for dressings, fish and sugar-free lemonade.

How many net carbs are in lemon juice?

1 tbsp (15 g) of lemon juice has about 1 g net carbs (1 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 6.6 g net carbs.

How much lemon juice can I eat on keto?

About 75.8 g of lemon juice adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 5.1 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 5% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #167747): Lemon juice, 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 $2.86/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $2.79 for 15 oz bottle. How we estimate prices

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