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%
0.0× the daily limit
About 39.4 g of vanilla extract adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 9.4 typical servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 12 kcal | 288 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.5 g | 13 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs | 0.5 g | 13 g |
| Sugars | 0.5 g | 13 g |
| Protein | 0 g | 0.1 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0.1 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.