Is baba ganoush keto?

Baba ganoush

Keto-friendly Yes — baba ganoush is keto-friendly.

Roasted eggplant blended with tahini, lemon and garlic has about 2 g net carbs per two tablespoons — a lower-carb dip than hummus. Scoop it with cucumber or bell pepper instead of pita.

Nutrition per serving

2 tbsp · 30 g
Net carbs
2.3g
Calories
40kcal
Protein
0.8g
Fat
3.1g
Total carbs
3 g
Fiber
0.8 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 12%

About 65.8 g of baba ganoush adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 2.2 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for baba ganoush
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories40 kcal133 kcal
Total carbohydrate3 g10 g
Dietary fiber0.8 g2.5 g
Net carbs2.3 g7.6 g
Protein0.8 g2.8 g
Fat3.1 g10 g

Portion calculator

Open carb counter →
Net carbs
– g
Calories
–
Protein
– g
Fat
– g

0% of your 20 g daily net-carb limit. Personalize

Compare

Frequently asked questions

Is baba ganoush keto?

Yes — baba ganoush is keto-friendly. Roasted eggplant blended with tahini, lemon and garlic has about 2 g net carbs per two tablespoons — a lower-carb dip than hummus. Scoop it with cucumber or bell pepper instead of pita.

How many net carbs are in baba ganoush?

2 tbsp (30 g) of baba ganoush has about 2.3 g net carbs (3 g total carbs minus 0.8 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 7.6 g net carbs.

How much baba ganoush can I eat on keto?

About 65.8 g of baba ganoush adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 2.2 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 12% of your carbs.

More sauces & condiments

Full sauces & condiments list

Source: Calculated from USDA SR Legacy ingredients for a typical recipe: roasted eggplant, tahini, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. 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.

Popular searches

↑↓ to navigate · Enter to open See all results →