Is tea (unsweetened) keto?

Tea (unsweetened)

Keto-friendly Yes — tea (unsweetened) is keto-friendly.

Black, green and herbal teas are carb-free. Bottled sweet tea is not.

Nutrition per serving

1 cup · 237 g
Net carbs
0.7g
Calories
2kcal
Protein
0g
Fat
0g
Total carbs
0.7 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 3%

Tea (unsweetened) has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs.

Nutrition facts for tea (unsweetened)
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories2 kcal1 kcal
Total carbohydrate0.7 g0.3 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0.7 g0.3 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein0 g0 g
Fat0 g0 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is tea (unsweetened) keto?

Yes — tea (unsweetened) is keto-friendly. Black, green and herbal teas are carb-free. Bottled sweet tea is not.

How many net carbs are in tea (unsweetened)?

1 cup (237 g) of tea (unsweetened) has about 0.7 g net carbs (0.7 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 0.3 g net carbs.

How much tea (unsweetened) can I eat on keto?

Tea (unsweetened) has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 3% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #173227): Beverages, tea, black, brewed, prepared with tap water. 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 $0.44/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $3.49 for 20 tea bags (brewed). How we estimate prices

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