Is basil (fresh) keto?
Basil (fresh)
Keto-friendly Yes — basil (fresh) is keto-friendly.
Fresh herbs are practically carb-free and transform simple keto meals.
Nutrition per serving
¼ cup leaves · 6 g- Net carbs
- 0.1g
- Calories
- 1kcal
- Protein
- 0.2g
- Fat
- 0g
- Total carbs
- 0.2 g
- Fiber
- 0.1 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 1%
0.0× the daily limit
About 500 g of basil (fresh) adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 83 typical servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1 kcal | 23 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.2 g | 2.7 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.1 g | 1.6 g |
| Net carbs | 0.1 g | 1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Protein | 0.2 g | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0.6 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is basil (fresh) keto?
Yes — basil (fresh) is keto-friendly. Fresh herbs are practically carb-free and transform simple keto meals.
How many net carbs are in basil (fresh)?
¼ cup leaves (6 g) of basil (fresh) has about 0.1 g net carbs (0.2 g total carbs minus 0.1 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 1 g net carbs.
How much basil (fresh) can I eat on keto?
About 500 g of basil (fresh) adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 83 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 1% of your carbs.
