Keto herbs & spices

Used in normal amounts, herbs and spices add flavor without meaningful carbs. Check premixed blends for sugar.

Lowest in net carbs per serving: cilantro (0 g), mint (fresh) (0 g), salt (0 g), basil (dried) (0.1 g), basil (fresh) (0.1 g).

Keto-friendly 50

Eat these freely within your macros. Low in net carbs per typical serving (about 5 g or less). Fits easily into a 20–30 g daily limit.

Keto-friendly herbs & spices
Food	Net carbs	Calories	Protein	Fat	Fiber
Cilantro ¼ cup	0 g	1	0.1 g	0 g	0.1 g
Mint (fresh) 2 tbsp	0 g	1	0.1 g	0 g	0.2 g
Salt 1 tsp	0 g	0	0 g	0 g	0 g
Basil (dried) 1 tsp	0.1 g	2	0.2 g	0 g	0.3 g
Basil (fresh) ¼ cup leaves	0.1 g	1	0.2 g	0 g	0.1 g
Bay leaves 1 leaf	0.1 g	1	0 g	0 g	0.1 g
Chives 1 tbsp chopped	0.1 g	1	0.1 g	0 g	0.1 g
Curry powder 1 tsp	0.1 g	7	0.3 g	0.3 g	1.1 g
Marjoram (dried) 1 tsp	0.1 g	2	0.1 g	0 g	0.2 g
Parsley (dried) 1 tsp	0.1 g	1	0.1 g	0 g	0.1 g
Rosemary (fresh) 1 tbsp	0.1 g	2	0.1 g	0.1 g	0.2 g
Saffron ¼ tsp threads	0.1 g	1	0 g	0 g	0 g
Sage 1 tsp	0.1 g	2	0.1 g	0.1 g	0.3 g
Thyme (fresh) 1 tsp leaves	0.1 g	1	0 g	0 g	0.1 g
Caraway seeds 1 tsp	0.2 g	7	0.4 g	0.3 g	0.8 g
Cloves (ground) ¼ tsp	0.2 g	1	0 g	0.1 g	0.2 g
Coriander (ground) 1 tsp	0.2 g	5	0.2 g	0.3 g	0.8 g
Dill (fresh) 2 tbsp	0.2 g	2	0.1 g	0 g	0.1 g
Fennel seed 1 tsp	0.2 g	7	0.3 g	0.3 g	0.8 g
Nutmeg ¼ tsp	0.2 g	3	0 g	0.2 g	0.1 g
Cayenne pepper ½ tsp	0.3 g	3	0.1 g	0.2 g	0.2 g
Italian seasoning 1 tsp	0.3 g	3	0.1 g	0 g	0.4 g
Mustard powder 1 tsp	0.3 g	10	0.5 g	0.7 g	0.2 g
Oregano (dried) 1 tsp	0.3 g	3	0.1 g	0 g	0.4 g
Red pepper flakes ½ tsp	0.3 g	3	0.1 g	0.2 g	0.2 g
Tarragon (dried) 1 tsp	0.3 g	2	0.1 g	0 g	0 g
Thyme (dried) 1 tsp	0.3 g	3	0.1 g	0.1 g	0.4 g
Cardamom ½ tsp	0.4 g	3	0.1 g	0.1 g	0.3 g
Chili powder 1 tsp	0.4 g	8	0.4 g	0.4 g	0.9 g
Dill (dried) 1 tsp	0.4 g	3	0.2 g	0 g	0.1 g
Paprika 1 tsp	0.4 g	6	0.3 g	0.3 g	0.8 g
Black pepper ½ tsp	0.5 g	3	0.1 g	0 g	0.3 g
Parsley (fresh) ¼ cup chopped	0.5 g	5	0.4 g	0.1 g	0.5 g
White pepper ½ tsp	0.5 g	4	0.1 g	0 g	0.3 g
Celery seed 1 tsp	0.6 g	8	0.4 g	0.5 g	0.2 g
Anise seed 1 tsp	0.7 g	7	0.4 g	0.3 g	0.3 g
Bouillon cubes 1 cube	0.7 g	11	0.7 g	0.6 g	0 g
Cinnamon 1 tsp	0.7 g	6	0.1 g	0 g	1.4 g
Cumin 1 tsp	0.7 g	8	0.4 g	0.5 g	0.2 g
Everything bagel seasoning 1 tsp	0.7 g	13	0.4 g	0.8 g	0.4 g
Ginger (fresh) 1 tbsp grated	0.9 g	5	0.1 g	0 g	0.1 g
Pumpkin pie spice 1 tsp	0.9 g	6	0.1 g	0.2 g	0.3 g
Allspice 1 tsp	1 g	5	0.1 g	0.2 g	0.4 g
Ginger (ground) 1 tsp	1 g	6	0.2 g	0.1 g	0.3 g
Fenugreek 1 tsp	1.2 g	12	0.9 g	0.2 g	0.9 g
Lemongrass 1 tbsp chopped	1.2 g	5	0.1 g	0 g	0 g
Turmeric 1 tsp	1.3 g	9	0.3 g	0.1 g	0.7 g
Onion powder 1 tsp	1.5 g	8	0.2 g	0 g	0.4 g
Garlic powder 1 tsp	2 g	10	0.5 g	0 g	0.3 g
Taco seasoning 2 tsp	2.5 g	18	0.3 g	0 g	0.8 g