Is mirin keto?
Mirin
Sweet rice wine for Japanese cooking with about 8 g net carbs per tablespoon — it's what makes teriyaki and many glazes sweet. Use a splash of dry sake or rice vinegar with a keto sweetener instead.
Nutrition per serving
1 tbsp · 18 g- Net carbs
- 8.1g
- Calories
- 43kcal
- Protein
- 0.1g
- Fat
- 0g
- Total carbs
- 8.1 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
About 11.1 g of mirin adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 62% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 43 kcal | 240 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 8.1 g | 45 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 8.1 g | 45 g |
| Protein | 0.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
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Better keto swaps for mirin
Keto swaps for ketchup, BBQ sauce & sweet sauces 6 alternatives with carb comparisons and recipes Read guide Frequently asked questions
Is mirin keto?
Mirin can fit keto, but only in small, measured portions. Sweet rice wine for Japanese cooking with about 8 g net carbs per tablespoon — it's what makes teriyaki and many glazes sweet. Use a splash of dry sake or rice vinegar with a keto sweetener instead.
How many net carbs are in mirin?
1 tbsp (18 g) of mirin has about 8.1 g net carbs (8.1 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 45 g net carbs.
How much mirin can I eat on keto?
About 11.1 g of mirin adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 62% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 41% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for mirin?
Try rice vinegar (unseasoned), allulose, tamari. See our full guide: keto swaps for ketchup, bbq sauce & sweet sauces.
