Is vanilla extract keto?

Vanilla extract

Keto-friendly Yes — vanilla extract is keto-friendly.

Pure vanilla adds well under 1 g carb per teaspoon. Avoid sweetened "vanilla flavoring" syrups.

Nutrition per serving

1 tsp · 4.2 g
Net carbs
0.5g
Calories
12kcal
Protein
0g
Fat
0g
Total carbs
0.5 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 3%

About 39.4 g of vanilla extract adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 9.4 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for vanilla extract
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories12 kcal288 kcal
Total carbohydrate0.5 g13 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0.5 g13 g
Sugars 0.5 g 13 g
Protein0 g0.1 g
Fat0 g0.1 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is vanilla extract keto?

Yes — vanilla extract is keto-friendly. Pure vanilla adds well under 1 g carb per teaspoon. Avoid sweetened "vanilla flavoring" syrups.

How many net carbs are in vanilla extract?

1 tsp (4.2 g) of vanilla extract has about 0.5 g net carbs (0.5 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 13 g net carbs.

How much vanilla extract can I eat on keto?

About 39.4 g of vanilla extract adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 9.4 typical servings. 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 #173471): Vanilla extract. 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 $61.43/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $7.99 for 2 fl oz bottle. How we estimate prices

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