Is cream of tartar keto?

Cream of tartar

Keto-friendly Yes — cream of tartar is keto-friendly.

Used in tiny amounts to stabilize whipped egg whites for cloud bread.

Nutrition per serving

½ tsp · 1.5 g
Net carbs
0.9g
Calories
4kcal
Protein
0g
Fat
0g
Total carbs
0.9 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 5%

About 8.2 g of cream of tartar adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 5.4 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for cream of tartar
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories4 kcal258 kcal
Total carbohydrate0.9 g62 g
Dietary fiber0 g0.2 g
Net carbs0.9 g61 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein0 g0 g
Fat0 g0 g

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Frequently asked questions

Is cream of tartar keto?

Yes — cream of tartar is keto-friendly. Used in tiny amounts to stabilize whipped egg whites for cloud bread.

How many net carbs are in cream of tartar?

½ tsp (1.5 g) of cream of tartar has about 0.9 g net carbs (0.9 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 61 g net carbs.

How much cream of tartar can I eat on keto?

About 8.2 g of cream of tartar adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 5.4 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 5% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #175041): Leavening agents, cream of tartar. 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 $52.64/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $4.99 for 1.5 oz jar. How we estimate prices

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