Is baking powder keto?

Baking powder

Keto-friendly Yes — baking powder is keto-friendly.

Contains a little cornstarch, but at about 1 g carb per teaspoon it's fine in keto baking.

Nutrition per serving

1 tsp · 4.6 g
Net carbs
1.3g
Calories
2kcal
Protein
0g
Fat
0g
Total carbs
1.3 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 7%

About 18.2 g of baking powder adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 4 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for baking powder
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories2 kcal53 kcal
Total carbohydrate1.3 g28 g
Dietary fiber0 g0.2 g
Net carbs1.3 g28 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein0 g0 g
Fat0 g0 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is baking powder keto?

Yes — baking powder is keto-friendly. Contains a little cornstarch, but at about 1 g carb per teaspoon it's fine in keto baking.

How many net carbs are in baking powder?

1 tsp (4.6 g) of baking powder has about 1.3 g net carbs (1.3 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 28 g net carbs.

How much baking powder can I eat on keto?

About 18.2 g of baking powder adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 4 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 7% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #172803): Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate. 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 $5.90/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $2.99 for 8.1 oz can. How we estimate prices

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