Is hoisin sauce keto?
Hoisin sauce
Not keto No — hoisin sauce is not keto-friendly.
Sweet and sticky — about 7 g net carbs per tablespoon.
Nutrition per serving
1 tbsp · 16 g- Net carbs
- 6.6g
- Calories
- 35kcal
- Protein
- 0.5g
- Fat
- 0.5g
- Total carbs
- 7.1 g
- Fiber
- 0.4 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 33%
0.3× the daily limit
About 12.1 g of hoisin sauce adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 76% of a typical serving.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 35 kcal | 220 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 7.1 g | 44 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.4 g | 2.8 g |
| Net carbs | 6.6 g | 41 g |
| Sugars | 4.4 g | 27 g |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 3.3 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g | 3.4 g |
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Better keto swaps for hoisin sauce
Keto swaps for ketchup, BBQ sauce & sweet sauces 6 alternatives with carb comparisons and recipes Read guide Low-carb recipes that replace hoisin sauce
Frequently asked questions
Is hoisin sauce keto?
No — hoisin sauce is not keto-friendly. Sweet and sticky — about 7 g net carbs per tablespoon.
How many net carbs are in hoisin sauce?
1 tbsp (16 g) of hoisin sauce has about 6.6 g net carbs (7.1 g total carbs minus 0.4 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 41 g net carbs.
How much hoisin sauce can I eat on keto?
About 12.1 g of hoisin sauce adds up to 5 g net carbs — about 76% of a typical serving. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 33% of your carbs.
What is a good keto substitute for hoisin sauce?
Try tamari. See our full guide: keto swaps for ketchup, bbq sauce & sweet sauces.
